March 8, 2013 — Most Americans say they have higher stress levels than they believe are healthy, according to the American Psychological Association’s recent Stress … Continue reading “Panelists examine effects of stress on health at Forum talk”
March 6, 2013 — To ensure that public health interventions that can save lives and improve overall health actually reach people, epidemiologists must do … Continue reading “Translating epidemiology research into real-world policy changes”
March 5, 2013 — Throughout history, more women have died in childbirth than men have died in battle, Mahmoud Fathalla, founder of the Safe … Continue reading “Maternal health advocates push for new global goals”
March 1, 2013 — David Eisenberg envisions a time when doctors learn not just biology and chemistry—but cooking in an effort to help more patients … Continue reading “Crash course in healthy cooking aims to help docs better help their patients”
February 27, 2013 — Nevin Scrimshaw, a nutritionist who pioneered the use of protein supplements to save the lives of children at risk of … Continue reading “In Memoriam: Nevin Scrimshaw, HSPH alumnus and global nutrition pioneer”
February 26, 2013 — A small girl in Tanzania is getting ready to go to sleep. She is tucked safely in her bed, surrounded … Continue reading “Using media—and Muppets—to promote health”
Professors ‘amazed’ by level of student interaction online February 21, 2013 – Beginning last October, thousands of students from around the globe began studying … Continue reading “Inaugural HSPH edX course draws thousands of students from around the globe”
February 15, 2013 — In a week-long January 2013 trip to China, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) Dean Julio Frenk brought an important … Continue reading “During visit to China, Dean Julio Frenk aims to strengthen HSPH collaborations”
February 12, 2013 — Tens of millions of people are gathering for the Kumbh Mela, a 55-day Hindu religious festival currently underway in Allahabad, India. … Continue reading “At India’s Kumbh Mela, world’s largest gathering, researchers document public health concerns”
February 11, 2013 — If you’re examining the impact of air pollution control efforts in Denver, how do you statistically account for the fact … Continue reading “Measuring the effectiveness of public health interventions”