Biology of Human Health

Harvard FAS

A multidisciplinary introduction to fundamental aspects of human biology relevant to health. Why do we age, get sick, and die? How do we stay healthy? Why are some individuals and populations more vulnerable to disease and premature death than others? And, importantly, how can each of us evaluate confusing, conflicting, and constantly changing information about health? To address these questions without being prescriptive, this class will review how the human body evolved, explore how…