Hunting for the next pandemic
In his new book The Viral Storm: The Dawn of a New Pandemic Age, HSPH alumnus Nathan Wolfe, SD ’98, describes the origins of … Continue reading “Hunting for the next pandemic”
In the News Archives
The mediatrician: Alum frames kids’ media diet as public health issue
The average American youth takes in eight to ten hours of media every day, up more than two hours from just five years ago. … Continue reading “The mediatrician: Alum frames kids’ media diet as public health issue”
HSPH authors contribute five papers to latest issue of Health Affairs
The November 2011 issue of Health Affairs, which examines synergies among community development, health care, and public health, includes five papers by HSPH authors. … Continue reading “HSPH authors contribute five papers to latest issue of Health Affairs”
Health care in China: Progress made, more needed
China has made great progress on health care but still has much work to do. In a November 1, 2011 New York Times opinion … Continue reading “Health care in China: Progress made, more needed”
Ensuring health care insurance
HSPH Professor John McDonough recently spoke to The Boston Globe about his new book Inside National Health Reform. McDonough, a former Massachusetts state legislator … Continue reading “Ensuring health care insurance”
HSPH profs offer new recipes for addressing U.S. obesity epidemic
HSPH Prof. Walter Willett renews his criticism that the healthy eating recommendations in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines—source of the well-known food pyramid and the … Continue reading “HSPH profs offer new recipes for addressing U.S. obesity epidemic”
Poll: Mass. residents say state should take action on health care costs
Most people in Massachusetts think health care costs too much—and they want the state to do something about it. Those are the findings of … Continue reading “Poll: Mass. residents say state should take action on health care costs”
Three HSPH faculty members elected to Institute of Medicine
HSPH faculty members Katherine Baicker, Atul Gawande, and JoAnn Manson are among the 65 new Institute of Medicine members announced by the IOM on … Continue reading “Three HSPH faculty members elected to Institute of Medicine”
Hairdressers may be first to spot skin cancer
Your hairdresser sees your head close up on a regular basis. Because of that, he or she may also be the first person to … Continue reading “Hairdressers may be first to spot skin cancer”
UN Population Fund director says population growth demands response
Educating girls, engaging young people, and caring for the elderly should be top priorities as the world’s population is poised to pass an estimated … Continue reading “UN Population Fund director says population growth demands response”