March 23, 2012 Every school kid learns about Paul Revere’s famous ride at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, when he raced on his … Continue reading “Recalling Joseph Warren–physician, revolutionary, leader”
March 16, 2012 From March 26-28, 2012, the Supreme Court will hear challenges to the constitutionality of the landmark health care reform law known … Continue reading “The legal battle over health care reform”
March 14, 2012 African Americans face higher cancer rates than whites for many types of cancer, but the reasons why are largely unknown. Epidemiologist … Continue reading “Examining racial disparities in cancer and mortality rates”
March 6, 2012 The militant group the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) has waged a 25-year campaign of fear in Uganda which has since spread … Continue reading “Documenting public health needs in African communities destabilized by militia violence”
March 5, 2012 Later this month, the Supreme Court will hear challenges to the constitutionality of the landmark health care reform law known as … Continue reading “Students take sides in legal battle over health care reform”
February 28, 2012 Much research has indicated that strong social networks and volunteering are linked with good health. But most of that research was … Continue reading “Social networks and volunteering linked with good health worldwide”
February 28, 2012 Nathan Eagle is an expert in how to use cell phone data to predict and influence human behavior. And he thinks that … Continue reading “Using cell phones for public health”
February 22, 2012 Nutritious snacks don’t have to bust budgets, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers conclude in a new study that analyzed … Continue reading “Working healthy snacks into after-school programs”
February 22, 2012 The annual HSPH Celebration with the Stars honors employees who have reached a service milestone of five or more years. This … Continue reading ““Stars” celebrated at event marking years of service at HSPH”
February 22, 2012 There is a myth that chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes are only a problem for wealthier countries. But in … Continue reading “Bring lessons from the “AIDS decade” to the fight against the global epidemic of noncommunicable diseases”