June 28, 2012 — Two experts at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) say they’re cheered by the Supreme Court’s decision today to uphold … Continue reading “HSPH experts on health care ruling: Good news; more work to do”
June 25, 2012 — China has made remarkable progress with its three-year-old health care reform effort—more than 95% of the population now has health … Continue reading “Health care reform coordinator for China details progress, challenges”
June 19, 2012 — Nathan Eagle, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) adjunct assistant professor of epidemiology, is a recipient of the 2012 Global Economy Prize from … Continue reading “HSPH’s Nathan Eagle awarded prestigious economics prize”
June 18, 2012 — Listening to Ernesto Mejia talk about his background—growing up as the son of immigrants, dropping out of college, eventually becoming … Continue reading “Motivating Latinos, others, to consider careers in public health”
June 14, 2012 — Higher prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a debilitating mental illness that can have life-long negative consequences, has been found … Continue reading “Gay, lesbian, bisexual and ‘mostly heterosexual’ young adults have higher risk of PTSD than heterosexuals”
June 14, 2012 — Tuberculosis patients with iron levels that are either too low or too high may be at increased risk for faster … Continue reading “Iron–either too much or too little–linked with increased tuberculosis-related sickness or death”
June 12, 2012 — Every spring, Harvard School of Public Health employees are asked to complete performance reviews. Departments and offices that achieved a … Continue reading ““100% Club” celebrates with carnival-themed party”
June 7, 2012 — What’s a good way to encourage students to eat healthier school meals? Change the food and put a chef in … Continue reading “Chef in school kitchen boosts healthy eating”
June 6, 2012 — The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) welcomed 16 ministers of health from Africa, Asia … Continue reading “Harvard welcomes global health ministers”
May 31, 2012 — Lung cancer makes up only 15 percent of cancer diagnoses, but it is the leading cause of cancer deaths. To … Continue reading “Personalized medicine still a long way away, says Cutter Lecture speaker”