Often mistaken for a stubborn cold, this contagious lung infection can linger for weeks — and sometimes lead to more serious complications. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/8QNNTo2

Your sweat may be telling you more than you think. Here's how to distinguish normal causes of sweating from a potential health concern. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/NNoPctf

Taking the stairs whenever you can is a simple way to sneak more vigorous physical activity into your day — and might garner significant health benefits. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/Wa35eEL

Some 3.5 million American men live with prostate cancer, often for many years. A new study suggests that changing the fats they eat might make a significant difference in the health and number of those years. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/QUkfXwR

Before scheduling surgery, understand what a hysterectomy can — and can't — treat. Here's information that can help guide the decision. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/ETBPUyI

Use of estrogen-only hormone therapy by menopausal women may significantly lower their odds of developing Alzheimer’s-related brain changes or being diagnosed with dementia, according to a study published Sept. 8, 2026, in Neurology. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/En2iy1q

Some 3.5 million American men live with prostate cancer, often for many years. A new study suggests that changing the fats they eat might make a significant difference in the health and number of those years. #HarvardHealth #HealthyFat buff.ly/QUkfXwR

Evidence is growing that shingles vaccination may do more than just help prevent painful shingles outbreaks, including lowering risk of dementia and slowing biological aging. Now, a study suggests that the current version of the vaccine may also protect the heart. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/VjVBsX1

The choices are many, and there's no "certified gluten-free" label needed. #HarvardHealth #Gluten Free buff.ly/eWyJJrX

Treatment might become more easily accessible, but it isn't right for everyone. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/uxwsvlM

Low blood pressure can leave you feeling lightheaded, especially right after a workout. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/ssUIsbg

Here’s some good news if you’re a fast walker — and an incentive to pick up the pace if you’re not: findings from a study published July 14, 2026, in Neurology suggest that older adults who maintain a brisk natural walking pace into their 80s and beyond may be protecting their brains. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/nfZDYsw

Peptides are getting a lot of attention on social media, purporting to support everything from muscle growth and skin health to improved energy, cognitive function, and sleep quality. With all of the buzz, you may be wondering what these compounds are, what benefits they actually offer, and whether they’re safe. buff.ly/E5pamyv

About half of US adults have high blood pressure. Could the sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice they consumed in childhood have shaped their later-in-life blood pressure risk? #HarvardHealth buff.ly/fNkUtTS

These compounds are trending on social media. Do they live up to the hype? #HarvardHealth buff.ly/l9I6GX4

Smoke from regional wildfires endangers health even for those not directly in the path of fire. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/23SBNzd

Primary Care Medicine's @marinakurian & @rachel_rdn talk w/ Howard LeWine, MD @HarvardHealth @harvardmed about what to expect at your #wellness visit, yearly physical, or annual exam with your primary care doctor. From convos about diet, exercise, STIs, cardiac & screening tests.

A state-of-the-art review examined the pros and cons of these controversial fat sources. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/XricbMy

Artificial intelligence tools can reveal added detail about the amount and type of plaque in the heart's arteries. But whether that information can help prevent more heart attacks remains to be seen. #HarvardHealth buff.ly/RWgi7q1

Not up to date with your colorectal cancer screening? You’re not alone: about one in three eligible Americans haven’t been tested as recommended, says the American Cancer Society (ACS). #HarvardHealth buff.ly/wYBfyQG