Symposium explores trends in cardiovascular disease in Brazil, Mexico
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…
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Implementing policy priorities a focus at workshop for health ministry officials
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…
David Williams honored for distinguished contributions in public health
November 8, 2013 – David R. Williams, Florence Sprague Norman and Laura Smart Norman Professor of Public Health at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH),…
Inflammatory dietary pattern linked to depression among women
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…
Global health leaders share insights, hopes for future of public health
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…
Strengthening African health systems
October 30, 2013 — A group of current and former African finance ministers discussed ways to improve the management of public health systems at…
Laura Kubzansky recognized for contributions to field
October 30, 2013 — Laura Kubzansky, professor of social and behavioral sciences at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), recently was elected to the…
Takemi Program celebrates 30 years at symposium on health systems governance
October 30, 2013 — Over two decades ago, Uche Amazigo came to the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) from Nigeria to spend a…
The staggering toll of noncommunicable diseases
October 29, 2013 — Chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, are the leading cause of death worldwide, with the burden falling heaviest…
HSPH community celebrates Centennial
October 29, 2013 — Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) faculty, staff, and students packed Kresge Cafeteria for a community party on October 25,…