Should you get a haircut?
Barbershops and hair salons opened across Massachusetts after Memorial Day, under strict safety measures including the use of face masks and gloves, and cuts … Continue reading “Should you get a haircut?”
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Op-ed: Why the federal government should take the lead on COVID-19
The federal government should play a strong role in guiding how states navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and reopen their economies, according to a May … Continue reading “Op-ed: Why the federal government should take the lead on COVID-19”
COVID-19 vaccines unlikely to be cure-all
While vaccines for COVID-19 are urgently needed, the public would do well to realize that vaccines will not simply prevent all infections. It’s more … Continue reading “COVID-19 vaccines unlikely to be cure-all”
Forecast grim for allergy sufferers in 2020
Experts believe that the 2020 allergy season will be particularly severe, and climate change may be one of the reasons. Rising average temperatures driven … Continue reading “Forecast grim for allergy sufferers in 2020”
Healthy swaps key to reducing red meat intake during the COVID-19 pandemic
If people opt to eat less red meat as a result of meat shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, it could be good for their health.
Headed outdoors over Memorial Day weekend? Be careful, say experts.
As Memorial Day approaches, experts say it’s OK to spend time outside—on beaches, in parks, and seated outdoors at restaurants—if you’re careful. Scientists think … Continue reading “Headed outdoors over Memorial Day weekend? Be careful, say experts.”
Report: Climate change is an overlooked threat to cancer prevention and survival
The effects of climate change can have an impact on cancer-prevention efforts and cancer survival, according to a new report co-authored by Aaron Bernstein, … Continue reading “Report: Climate change is an overlooked threat to cancer prevention and survival”
Probing cost-effective strategies for statin use among African Americans
Using the coronary artery calcium score to determine when to start statin therapy among African Americans at intermediate risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is … Continue reading “Probing cost-effective strategies for statin use among African Americans”
Assessing the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women during COVID-19
A new survey aims to shed light on the level of stress that pregnant and postpartum women are facing around the world during the … Continue reading “Assessing the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women during COVID-19”
COVID-19 scientific response marked by sexism, racism, say women scientists
Thirty-five female scientists, including eight from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, wrote that “the scientific response to COVID-19 has been characterized by … Continue reading “COVID-19 scientific response marked by sexism, racism, say women scientists”