Tinkering with mosquitoes’ genes to “drive” malaria-fighting traits through mosquito populations might be the next frontier in reducing the spread of malaria, according to … Continue reading “Gene-edited mosquitoes might help fight malaria”
Efforts to improve diet quality in the U.S. and decrease disparities should not be focused on eliminating “food deserts”— areas with mostly low-income residents … Continue reading “Eliminating ‘food deserts’ not best strategy for reducing diet quality disparities”
Even though there’s a running debate as to what exactly constitutes a “mass shooting,” Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s David Hemenway says … Continue reading “Exploring the increase in public mass shootings”
A new report by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and colleagues criticizes the World Health Organization’s leadership during the 2014-15 … Continue reading “Panel calls for reform of global public health system in wake of Ebola epidemic”
A new poll by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and STAT finds that most Americans support government action to keep down the … Continue reading “Poll: Most Americans support government action to keep drug prices down”
In spite of recent news reports suggesting that foods high in saturated fat—like butter and red meat—really aren’t that bad for you, experts from … Continue reading “Saturated fat is bad for the heart—despite the headlines”
A new long-term study in South Africa has found that increased access to effective HIV treatment is boosting life expectancy—but among women more than … Continue reading “HIV treatment benefiting women more than men in South Africa”
Samuel Myers, senior research scientist in the Department of Environmental Health, has received the Prince Albert II de Monaco – Institut Pasteur Award. The … Continue reading “Samuel Myers honored for research on crop nutrients, pollinators”
A government crackdown on the sale of dietary supplements that are tainted with toxins or make false claims as to their benefits has led … Continue reading “Are dietary supplements safe?”
With abortion clinics closing across the country because of restrictive state laws, a Harvard T.H. Chan School alumnus argues that it’s more important than … Continue reading “The importance of providing abortions”