Pregnant women who have epilepsy appear to be at greater risk of dying during childbirth than women without the condition, even though the risk … Continue reading “Pregnant women with epilepsy at increased risk of dying during childbirth”
Men exposed to high levels of formaldehyde on the job—mostly funeral directors—may have triple the death risk from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known … Continue reading “High formaldehyde exposure linked with ALS”
Lots of heat waves and cold snaps can increase mortality rates, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. … Continue reading “Sudden weather shifts linked with more deaths”
A panel reviewing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa says WHO “must re-establish its pre-eminence as the guardian of global public health.”
Patients’ medical records are typically scattered about—in doctors’ scribbled notes, in treatment histories, or in hospital computer systems. But integrating this information could help … Continue reading “Making medical records more accessible”
A new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers and colleagues found that consuming 1.6 ounces or more of citrus fruit … Continue reading “Citrus may raise skin cancer risk”
The journal Health and Human Rights, based at the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, highlights … Continue reading “Health and Human Rights journal focuses on bioethics and the right to health”
Insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, and other sleep difficulties common among older adults are more common among blacks, Chinese, and Hispanics in America than in … Continue reading “Poor sleep may contribute to health disparities”
Women who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Celexa, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft to treat menopausal symptoms are up to 76% more … Continue reading “Antidepressants may cause bone fractures in women”
Thursday, June 25 – In a 6-3 ruling the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act. Ben Sommers, assistant professor of health policy and economics in … Continue reading “Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act in 6-3 ruling”