Today almost half a billion women and children under five in the developing world are undernourished. That number could increase by 20 percent in … Continue reading “Climate change could increase number of undernourished women and children by 20 percent”
In a new poll of Massachusetts residents who required significant medical care during the past year, 78% of respondents said the cost of their … Continue reading “Poll: Eight of ten Massachusetts patients find health care costs a serious problem”
Julio Frenk, Dean of Harvard School of Public Health, was one of 11 innovators, scientists, volunteers, and world leaders who recently received honorary degrees … Continue reading “Dean Frenk receives honorary degree at University of Alberta”
Taxing sugar-sweetened drinks is a good step to take toward fighting the national obesity epidemic, said Eric Rimm, associate professor in the Departments of … Continue reading “Taxing soda could help curb obesity epidemic, says HSPH expert”
Certain HIV-infected patients — about one in every 200 to 300 — are able to resist the AIDS virus for years. It appears these … Continue reading “Study digs into secrets of keeping HIV in check”
With a growing number of teens texting behind the wheel, policy makers are looking for ways to combat this risky behavior. One blueprint that … Continue reading “Social media campaign could help stop teen drivers from texting”
More than 60 mid-career officials from a wide array of organizations attended a 12-day leadership development course on eradicating malaria that was organized by … Continue reading “Malaria eradication is focus of leadership development course”
People with high levels of selenium in their bodies were found to have as much as a 24% lower risk of developing type 2 … Continue reading “Selenium-rich diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk”
A child development program shown to improve IQ and behavior among children born with a low birth weight did not help their younger siblings, … Continue reading “Benefits of early education program for at-risk kids don’t extend to siblings”
Children living in low-income neighborhoods, often exposed to unsafe levels of pollution, may also face additional risk from the stress of growing up in … Continue reading “Stress may add to pollution risks for low-income children”