New mom tracks her ‘invisible’ work during baby’s first year
Lauren Spigel, a senior research specialist at Ariadne Labs, chronicled the many hours of invisible work she did during her first year of motherhood.
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Lectin-free diet more risky than beneficial, experts say
In spite of claims that diets eliminating all lectins can cure some health conditions, these claims are not backed by sufficient scientific evidence—and going lectin-free may in fact do more harm than good, according to experts.
A surveillance system to spot pathogens early
Because detecting infectious disease outbreaks early is key for preventing the next pandemic, researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health are building a genomics-based surveillance system in West Africa, a hot spot for emerging pathogens.
What to do if heat makes you feel sick
Getting in the shade, drinking liquids, and placing a cold, wet towel or wet napkins on your neck are three things you can do if extreme heat starts making you feel sick, according to Harvard Chan School’s Catharina Giudice.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rising but risk of serious illness low, experts say
Even though COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the U.S. have been increasing since July, the chances of getting infected are “still not hugely likely,” according to Bill Hanage of Harvard Chan School.
Child trafficking trends outlined in new report
A new report by the FXB Center for Health & Human Rights at Harvard University and the International Organization for Migration identified major trends in child trafficking as well as a complex range of factors that make children more susceptible.
Why we can be optimistic about climate change
Even though we’re inundated with news about scary climate disasters—from wildfires to extreme heat to flooding—we can stay optimistic about the climate’s future “because we know how to prevent things from getting worse,” according to Harvard Chan School’s Marcy Franck.
Fighting antibiotic resistance
Because antibiotic resistance can threaten the success of treatments across a wide range of conditions, more work needs to be done to prevent it, according to Bill Hanage of Harvard Chan School.
Opinion: SCOTUS rulings on race neutrality threaten health
Recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the use of affirmative action in college admissions, but the decisions could worsen racial disparities across all sectors of society, including health, according to Michelle Williams of Harvard Chan School.
Lifestyle changes may be driving higher cancer rates in people under 50
Cancers are on the rise among people younger than 50, and experts think that lifestyle changes may have something to do with it—although data is not firm.