Nanoparticles with microbial properties have proven effective in fighting bacteria; however, some may cause health risks to humans such as damage to the lungs. … Continue reading “Fighting bacteria with nanotechnology”
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) nutrition expert Walter Willett spoke about the value of fruits and vegetables during an interview with CBS Boston … Continue reading “Nutrition is a balancing act”
The Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) presented the Lemuel Shattuck Award to David R. Williams, Florence Sprague Norman and Laura Smart Norman Professor of … Continue reading “David Williams honored by Massachusetts Public Health Association”
A spring 2013 Harvard Public Health magazine article titled “Guns & Suicide: The Hidden Toll” has won the Grand Gold Award for Best Article of … Continue reading “Harvard Public Health article on guns and suicide wins top award”
Much of the media coverage and dialogue surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been, unsurprisingly, polarizing. Opponents have focused on the negative (the … Continue reading “Obamacare report card: Incomplete, but promising”
In the wake of revelations about veterans’ long wait times for hospital and clinic medical appointments, compounded by a cover-up, the Veterans Affairs (VA) … Continue reading “Restoring trust at the VA”
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a “treasure chest of [health] policy innovations,” writes HSPH’s John McDonough in an article for the Journal of … Continue reading “ACA waiver could be a ‘game-changer’”
Curbing carbon pollution from U.S. power plants will help address both global climate change and reduce other air pollutants – including ozone, fine particulates, … Continue reading “Strong carbon emission standards for power plants would improve air quality”
A new Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) air pollution study of millions of deaths from heart disease, lung disorders, and other causes in … Continue reading “Coal burning, road dust most toxic air particles”
Workers exposed to solvents may continue to experience cognitive difficulties decades later, according to new findings by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers … Continue reading “Solvent exposure may cause long-term brain damage”