Does mammography screening save lives?
September 13, 2012 — Over the past 40 years, many have come to view mammography screening as the “gold standard” for early breast cancer … Continue reading “Does mammography screening save lives?”
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Home stress, work stress linked with increased smoking
September 12, 2012 — According to new research from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), there’s a strong association between work-family conflict and the … Continue reading “Home stress, work stress linked with increased smoking”
Breaking the cycle of undernourished women giving birth to low-birthweight babies
August 30, 2012 — Nutritional support in first thousand days of child’s life critical to development Despite gains in economic growth, education, and life expectancy … Continue reading “Breaking the cycle of undernourished women giving birth to low-birthweight babies”
Transforming Ethiopia’s health care system from the ground up
August 29, 2012 — There are currently more Ethiopian doctors working in Chicago than in Ethiopia, according to Keseteberhan Admassu, the country’s state minister … Continue reading “Transforming Ethiopia’s health care system from the ground up”
Experts from around globe learn best ways to control airborne infections at HSPH Executive Education Program
August 29, 2012 — In 2008, architect Tariq Qaiser was in the process of designing tuberculosis (TB) clinics in Pakistan. During that time, he … Continue reading “Experts from around globe learn best ways to control airborne infections at HSPH Executive Education Program”
Studies explore micronutrients’ effects in pregnant women and their children
August 23, 2012 — Micronutrients like vitamin B6, zinc, and iodine, when given to pregnant women, significantly improve their cognitive ability and boost their … Continue reading “Studies explore micronutrients’ effects in pregnant women and their children”
HSPH researchers help Israel stamp out tobacco
August 22, 2012 — Attendees at the first Israeli Conference on Tobacco or Health earlier this summer hoped to “make tobacco history” in the country, … Continue reading “HSPH researchers help Israel stamp out tobacco”
Mexico achieves universal health coverage, enrolls 52.6 million people in less than a decade
August 15, 2012 — Despite periods of economic downturns and crisis, Mexico recently achieved a significant milestone – enrolling 52.6 million previously uninsured Mexicans … Continue reading “Mexico achieves universal health coverage, enrolls 52.6 million people in less than a decade”
The best diet? One you can follow
August 13, 2012 — No ‘Magic Bullet’ When It Comes to Choosing a Diet High-fat, low-fat, low-carb, gluten-free…. One look at the dizzying array of … Continue reading “The best diet? One you can follow”
Kresge, Buildings 1, 2, FXB Open
August 10, 2012 — 10:00 AM UPDATE: All buildings are now open as of 10 AM, water issues are resolved. Cafeteria will reopen about 15 minutes after … Continue reading “Kresge, Buildings 1, 2, FXB Open”