New Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) research suggests that roughly 180,000 obesity-related deaths worldwide—including 25,000 Americans—are associated with the consumption of sugary drinks. … Continue reading “Roughly 180,000 deaths worldwide linked to sugary drink consumption”
Popular Jamaican dancehall performers who promote skin bleaching in their music are sending a harmful message to their fans, according to Dustin Duncan, an … Continue reading “Jamaican dancehall music promoting skin bleaching sends harmful message”
Cancer is increasingly a disease of the poor and a disease in which the poor suffer disproportionately, according to Harvard health economist Felicia Knaul. … Continue reading “Poor suffer disproportionately from cancer”
Coverage in The Atlantic, March 12, 2013, citing HSPH’s Nancy Krieger
Coverage on WBUR’s On Point, March 12, 2013, featuring HSPH’s Walter Willett
Given the complex health challenges facing the world today—the continuing threat from infectious diseases, the growing problem of noncommunicable diseases linked with risk factors … Continue reading “A call for better governance in global health”
Coverage in The Crimson, March 7, 2013, quoting HSPH’s Max Essex and Ric Marlink
Whenever large groups of people gather, sanitation — and the potential health problems caused by poor sanitation — are an issue. So when Harvard … Continue reading “HSPH team documents public health concerns at world’s largest gathering”
The news that a child in Mississippi has apparently been cured of HIV infection has generated widespread interest and cautious optimism among AIDS researchers. … Continue reading “Reported cure of HIV-infected child generates widespread interest, hope”
HSPH tobacco control conference coverage in The New York Times, March 4, 2013