November 14, 2013 — Epidemiologists at Harvard have a long legacy of groundbreaking findings, from a 19th century study on the effectiveness of bloodletting … Continue reading “Epidemiology at HSPH: Celebrating an ‘adventurous discipline’”
November 12, 2013 — When it comes to statistical analysis, “context matters,” according to Jesse Berlin. “Different people look at the same data and … Continue reading “In biostatistics, complexity rules”
November 12, 2013 — Since its inception in fall 2011, Harvard’s Ministerial Leadership in Health Program has supported the work of nearly 30 health … Continue reading “Ministerial Leadership in Health Program: an overview”
November 8, 2013 —The rise of cardiovascular disease in two rapidly growing countries—Mexico and Brazil—was the focus of a symposium organized by Swiss Re … Continue reading “Symposium explores trends in cardiovascular disease in Brazil, Mexico”
November 8, 2013 — About 40 top-level health ministry officials from seven countries gathered in Pretoria, South Africa in mid-October for a week-long program … Continue reading “Implementing policy priorities a focus at workshop for health ministry officials”
November 8, 2013 — David R. Williams, Florence Sprague Norman and Laura Smart Norman Professor of Public Health at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), … Continue reading “David Williams honored for distinguished contributions in public health”
November 7, 2013 – Women whose diet includes more foods that trigger inflammation—like sugar-sweetened or diet soft drinks, refined grains, red meat, and margarine—and … Continue reading “Inflammatory dietary pattern linked to depression among women”
October 31, 2013 — What’s the best way to approach difficult-to-achieve public health goals? Be flexible. Be comfortable with “good enough.” See the glass … Continue reading “Global health leaders share insights, hopes for future of public health”
October 30, 2013 — A group of current and former African finance ministers discussed ways to improve the management of public health systems at … Continue reading “Strengthening African health systems”
October 30, 2013 — Laura Kubzansky, professor of social and behavioral sciences at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), recently was elected to the … Continue reading “Laura Kubzansky recognized for contributions to field”
