August 30, 2012 — Nutritional support in first thousand days of child’s life critical to development Despite gains in economic growth, education, and life expectancy … Continue reading “Breaking the cycle of undernourished women giving birth to low-birthweight babies”
August 29, 2012 — There are currently more Ethiopian doctors working in Chicago than in Ethiopia, according to Keseteberhan Admassu, the country’s state minister … Continue reading “Transforming Ethiopia’s health care system from the ground up”
August 29, 2012 — In 2008, architect Tariq Qaiser was in the process of designing tuberculosis (TB) clinics in Pakistan. During that time, he … Continue reading “Experts from around globe learn best ways to control airborne infections at HSPH Executive Education Program”
August 23, 2012 — Micronutrients like vitamin B6, zinc, and iodine, when given to pregnant women, significantly improve their cognitive ability and boost their … Continue reading “Studies explore micronutrients’ effects in pregnant women and their children”
August 22, 2012 — Attendees at the first Israeli Conference on Tobacco or Health earlier this summer hoped to “make tobacco history” in the country, … Continue reading “HSPH researchers help Israel stamp out tobacco”
August 15, 2012 — Despite periods of economic downturns and crisis, Mexico recently achieved a significant milestone – enrolling 52.6 million previously uninsured Mexicans … Continue reading “Mexico achieves universal health coverage, enrolls 52.6 million people in less than a decade”
August 13, 2012 — No ‘Magic Bullet’ When It Comes to Choosing a Diet High-fat, low-fat, low-carb, gluten-free…. One look at the dizzying array of … Continue reading “The best diet? One you can follow”
August 10, 2012 — 10:00 AM UPDATE: All buildings are now open as of 10 AM, water issues are resolved. Cafeteria will reopen about 15 minutes after … Continue reading “Kresge, Buildings 1, 2, FXB Open”
August 8, 2012 — There is a growing shortage of health care workers worldwide — particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa — and the consequences can be seen … Continue reading “Mobile phones help community health care workers diagnose, treat patients”
August 2, 2012 — Using a more thorough type of analysis than has been used before to examine the genetic makeup of the malaria … Continue reading “Analyzing entire malaria parasite genome provides clues on malaria drug resistance”