Workers and the general public in the U.S. aren’t getting timely access to respiratory protective devices—face coverings, medical masks, and respirators—to protect against hazards ranging from airborne infections such as SARS-CoV-2 to wildfire smoke to mold growing indoors after floods, and the federal government should take action to address the problem, according to a new report.
Coconut milk, like cow’s milk, is high in saturated fats, but other nut milks have a healthier fat profile.
Reduced deforestation, better management of wildlife trade and hunting, and better surveillance of zoonotic pathogens before they spill into human populations are all key strategies that could help prevent future pandemics, according to a new report.
Harvard Chan School researchers explored the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the future of work and worker safety, health, and wellbeing, in a Lancet Public Health article.
Experts, including Harvard Chan School’s Karestan Koenen, discussed the significant mental health challenges facing young people during the pandemic, as well as ways parents can help.
Children’s visits to emergency rooms in the U.S. rose almost 12% during the warmest months of the year over a three-year period, according to … Continue reading “Hot days are sending higher percentages of kids to the ER”
Harvard Chan School experts offer comments and context about the coronavirus in a variety of media outlets.
Red wine is widely believed to be a healthier choice than white wine, but this is based on limited data and speculative reports.
Children under age 5 who aren’t yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. can get substantial protection from the coronavirus if one or both of their parents is vaccinated, according to a new study.
Driving “mindfully” is key to lowering the risk of being injured or killed in a crash caused by another driver, according to an opinion piece by Jay Winsten and Ariana Huffington.
