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”
February 28, 2012 Nathan Eagle is an expert in how to use cell phone data to predict and influence human behavior. And he thinks that … Continue reading “Using cell phones for public health”
February 22, 2012 Nutritious snacks don’t have to bust budgets, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers conclude in a new study that analyzed … Continue reading “Working healthy snacks into after-school programs”
February 22, 2012 The annual HSPH Celebration with the Stars honors employees who have reached a service milestone of five or more years. This … Continue reading ““Stars” celebrated at event marking years of service at HSPH”
February 22, 2012 There is a myth that chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes are only a problem for wealthier countries. But in … Continue reading “Bring lessons from the “AIDS decade” to the fight against the global epidemic of noncommunicable diseases”
February 9, 2012 — It is well known that most cancers strike men more often than women. In many cases these differences can be explained … Continue reading “Most cancers strike men, but reasons are enigmatic”
February 9, 2012 — A new animated video about cholera—how people get infected, how it spreads, and how to treat it—is drawing attention from health … Continue reading “Alumna hopes video will help stem the cholera tide”
February 1, 2012 Over the past decade, scientists have produced a flurry of studies exploring the role of genetic (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) … Continue reading “Searching for answers to causes of childhood depression”
January 26, 2012 — People worldwide have been buying up tablet computers—small, thin devices such as Apple’s iPad–in droves, partly because of their ease of … Continue reading “Reducing risk of head and neck pain from tablet computer use”
January 26, 2012 — Whether drafting a plan to help patients make healthier food choices or designing an electronic medical records system, the more public … Continue reading “Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Design public health initiatives with users in mind”