Dyann Wirth was honored by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) with the Joseph Augustin LePrince Medal for “outstanding work in … Continue reading “Dyann Wirth honored by American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene”
Whether riding the subway or sitting in a meeting at work, if someone nearby sneezes, coughs, or sniffles, it’s a good idea afterwards to … Continue reading “A few simple precautions can help fight the common cold”
How will rising prescription drug prices impact the health of patients? Experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shared their opinions during a … Continue reading “The effect of rising prescription drug prices”
Boston hospitals and national health care firms are investing millions in building medical facilities such as cancer centers and specialty doctor practices in the … Continue reading “Boston’s suburbanites find more specialized care closer to home”
An oversimplification of diet advice that began in the 1970s—that people should steer clear of saturated fats to avoid heart disease and stroke—led to … Continue reading “Don’t fear fats; be cautious with carbs”
Formerly known as the Institute of Medicine, NAM honors outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology, and … Continue reading “Frank Hu, Sudhir Anand elected to National Academy of Medicine”
Watch a live webcast of the opening ceremony on Mon., Oct. 19, 2015, 9:30 AM ET: Moderated by Ana Langer Director, Maternal Health Task … Continue reading “Live webcast, Mon. Oct. 19, 9:30 AM: Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference”
Physicians need to step up their role in safeguarding human and civil rights because failure to do so can threaten the health and even … Continue reading “Physicians must play a greater role in social justice”
Even with widespread access to guns in the U.S., there are still many things that can be done to reduce gun violence, such as … Continue reading “Living with guns rather than dying with guns”
Coffee is a good alternative to water because of the many health benefits it appears to confer. Coffee is high in natural polyphenols, which … Continue reading “Like water, coffee a healthy beverage choice”