Featured News Archives
2013
Marc Roberts, a ‘human face of HSPH,’ recognized for 46 years of service to Harvard
March 29, 2013 -- When Arnold Epstein meets Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) alumni on his frequent travels in…
HSPH welcomes health care journalists to Boston
March 22, 2013 — Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) helped welcome more than 750 reporters, editors, and news producers…
Curbing children's tobacco use in India by boosting life skills, confidence
March 22, 2013 -- It’s estimated that about five million children in India are addicted to tobacco. They’re lured in…
Former UNAIDS director Peter Piot recounts his role in discovery of Ebola, AIDS
March 14, 2013 -- Peter Piot’s “aha moment” came in 1983. That was when he saw firsthand, in a hospital…
Face masks recommended to help prevent flu transmission
March 13, 2013 — During flu season, sufferers are advised to prevent spreading the virus by covering their mouths when…
Innovative study documents changing health needs of African women
March 13, 2013 — Public health resources in Africa have long been devoted to infectious diseases such as AIDS and…
HSPH researchers identify key mechanism in cellular growth process
March 13, 2013 — A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers is the first to identify…
HSPH program fills training gap for nutrition researchers in India
March 11, 2013 -- India is poised to join the list of countries suffering from a dual burden of both…
Panelists examine effects of stress on health at Forum talk
March 8, 2013 -- Most Americans say they have higher stress levels than they believe are healthy, according to the…
Translating epidemiology research into real-world policy changes
March 6, 2013 -- To ensure that public health interventions that can save lives and improve overall health actually reach…