Infant lungs prone to nanoparticle deposits
April 2, 2012 Findings may have implications for how drugs are delivered to infants A new study led by a Harvard School of Public … Continue reading “Infant lungs prone to nanoparticle deposits”
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HSPH students look to unravel the complexities of Chagas Disease
March 30, 2012 Chagas disease affects an estimated 8 to 11 million people worldwide. Caused by a parasite transmitted primarily through a bite from … Continue reading “HSPH students look to unravel the complexities of Chagas Disease”
Food marketing can distort portion size perceptions
March 28, 2012 Think you know how many calories you get when you order a “low-fat” sub? Or how many ounces are in the … Continue reading “Food marketing can distort portion size perceptions”
Questioning the safety and necessity of flame retardants
March 23, 2012 Did you know that your couch most likely contains up to a pound of flame retardants? And that these are toxic … Continue reading “Questioning the safety and necessity of flame retardants”
Recalling Joseph Warren–physician, revolutionary, leader
March 23, 2012 Every school kid learns about Paul Revere’s famous ride at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, when he raced on his … Continue reading “Recalling Joseph Warren–physician, revolutionary, leader”
The legal battle over health care reform
March 16, 2012 From March 26-28, 2012, the Supreme Court will hear challenges to the constitutionality of the landmark health care reform law known … Continue reading “The legal battle over health care reform”
Examining racial disparities in cancer and mortality rates
March 14, 2012 African Americans face higher cancer rates than whites for many types of cancer, but the reasons why are largely unknown. Epidemiologist … Continue reading “Examining racial disparities in cancer and mortality rates”
Documenting public health needs in African communities destabilized by militia violence
March 6, 2012 The militant group the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) has waged a 25-year campaign of fear in Uganda which has since spread … Continue reading “Documenting public health needs in African communities destabilized by militia violence”
Students take sides in legal battle over health care reform
March 5, 2012 Later this month, the Supreme Court will hear challenges to the constitutionality of the landmark health care reform law known as … Continue reading “Students take sides in legal battle over health care reform”
Social networks and volunteering linked with good health worldwide
February 28, 2012 Much research has indicated that strong social networks and volunteering are linked with good health. But most of that research was … Continue reading “Social networks and volunteering linked with good health worldwide”