The 24-year international campaign to eradicate polio is “within striking distance of its goal,” but could become undone if obstacles to vaccination stall further … Continue reading “Funding, political support critical for polio eradication”
Curtis Huttenhower, assistant professor of computational biology and bioinformatics in the Department of Biostatistics at HSPH, was one of 96 researchers named by President … Continue reading “HSPH’s Curtis Huttenhower honored by President Obama”
In the Mumbai slum known as Cheeta Camp, there’s a problem with toilets. There aren’t enough; people don’t like the public toilets run by … Continue reading “HSPH students create map of toilets in Mumbai slum, aim to improve sanitation”
With one in three U.S. children considered overweight or obese, food served in schools is being scrutinized closely. For many low-income students who eat … Continue reading “Chef in school kitchens helps students eat healthier”
In 2008, Mexico City—which, like Washington, D.C., is a federal district that is not part of any state—legalized abortion. But the states in Mexico, … Continue reading “Abortion legal in Mexico City, but restrictions remain in rest of nation and many Latin American countries”
Following the release of U.S. News & World Report’s annual 2012-2013 hospital rankings, Ashish Jha, C. Boyden Gray Associate Professor at HSPH, discussed the … Continue reading “Impact of hospital rankings eyed”
Children who experienced traumatic events such as abuse or parental separation before age 8 are more likely to show elevated levels of inflammation at … Continue reading “Stressful childhood events linked to elevated inflammation in adolescence”
Hospitals that treat mostly poor and uninsured patients generally perform slightly worse than others when patients rate their hospital experiences, according to a study … Continue reading “Federal payment changes may harm hospitals serving poor”
Coverage in the Boston Globe, July 15, 2012, featuring HSPH’s Nancy Turnbull
“You fold a tiny raisin into your hand, perhaps thinking about the journey it made to reach you, farmers planting seeds, nature providing water…” … Continue reading “Combatting obesity with mindful eating”