May 15, 2012 In 2008, three different studies found that certain genetic variants associated with nicotine dependence and smoking were also associated with lung … Continue reading “New research explores role of genetics in smoking and lung cancer”
May 11, 2012 Franziska Michor, associate professor of computational biology, received Harvard School of Public Health’s second annual Alice Hamilton Award on April 11, … Continue reading “Franziska Michor honored at second annual Alice Hamilton lecture”
May 11, 2012 The prime minister of Malawi banged his fist on the table. “The government of Malawi must be in charge of its … Continue reading “Simulated conference teaches students about complexity of health aid negotiations”
May 11, 2012 Bullying’s causes are rarely simple. Rather, bullying—for bullies, victims, and those who are both bullies and victims—is often associated with exposures to other … Continue reading “For both bullies and their victims, victimization plays a role”
May 11, 2012 Research has linked obesity with the development and progression of many health problems including multiple forms of cancer. But questions remain … Continue reading “TREC center at HSPH tackles obesity, cancer prevention”
May 10, 2012 Former CDC Director and Global Health Champion Helped Eradicate Smallpox Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) alumnus William Foege, MPH ’65, … Continue reading “William Foege awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom”
May 7, 2012 But One New Generation Anticonvulsant, Topiramate, Is Linked With Cleft Lip For pregnant women with epilepsy, new anticonvulsant drugs may be … Continue reading “Newer antiepileptic drugs associated with lower risk of fetal malformations than older drugs”
May 4, 2012 Endang Sedyaningsih, MPH ’92, SD ’97 received her master’s and doctoral degrees from the Department of Global Health and Population. In … Continue reading “HSPH mourns Endang Sedyaningsih”
May 2, 2012 Tough enforcement of immigration laws may limit illegal immigration—the intended consequence—but may also have the unintended effect of undermining public safety, … Continue reading “Harsh immigration policies may undermine public safety, study finds”
May 1, 2012 Twelve years ago, in a survey of TV viewers who regularly watched the show ER, only 24% had ever heard of human … Continue reading “Hollywood and health: Harnessing the power of storytelling”
