Three Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health scientists are among investigators across six Harvard schools who will share over $1 million in the … Continue reading “Three from Harvard Chan receive climate change solutions grants”
Having a few abnormal looking moles may be a better indicator of melanoma risk than having a large number of moles, according to a … Continue reading “Fewer moles may not mean less melanoma risk”
Two papers on the effect of fat in the diet, involving researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, have been named to … Continue reading “Papers on fat in the diet recognized for impact”
Laurie Glimcher, formerly the Irene Heinz Given Professor of Immunology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has been named the next president and … Continue reading “Laurie Glimcher named new head of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute”
Antenatal (ANC) and postnatal (PNC) care for women—crucial for ensuring healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and healthy mothers and babies—is the focus of several new … Continue reading “Evaluating antenatal and postnatal care around the globe”
The clearing of tropical forests to make way for development is creating environmental conditions that are boosting the spread of diseases such as malaria … Continue reading “Deforestation leading to spikes in infectious diseases”
Bed bugs found in homes in Cincinnati and throughout Michigan were recently found to be highly resistant to neonicotinoid insecticides, which are widely used … Continue reading “Bed bugs developing resistance to common insecticide”
In his book Being Mortal, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Professor Atul Gawande explored how conversations between patients and doctors can make … Continue reading “Screenings of end-of-life documentary draw diverse crowds, spark conversations”
After finding that he would not be able to get a test for the Zika virus in a timely manner at his well-resourced Boston … Continue reading “U.S. health care system ready for Zika outbreak?”
The current presidential candidates “have precious little to say” about some of the most compelling challenges relating to the nation’s health—such as the fact … Continue reading “Presidential candidates say little about health challenges”