Is coffee good or bad for your health?
Although early studies of coffee suggested that it could lead to health problems, recent research provides strong evidence that drinking coffee actually has a variety of health benefits.
In the News Archives
Calculating COVID-19 risk
A new COVID-19 risk calculator developed at Harvard Chan School can help people understand the ways that masking, ventilation, filtration, and other factors can mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in indoor environments.
Polls find shifting attitudes toward racism, health care in U.S. during pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans’ opinions on a variety of health and social issues have shifted, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. … Continue reading “Polls find shifting attitudes toward racism, health care in U.S. during pandemic”
Harvard Chan School joins effort to close racial wealth gap
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is partnering with leading organizations from across the business, nonprofit, philanthropy, and academic sectors on a new … Continue reading “Harvard Chan School joins effort to close racial wealth gap”
Expert in women’s environmental health discusses her path, research
Tamarra James-Todd discusses her path to public health and her research on women’s environmental health.
Alumni, student recognized as minority health leaders
Honorees were recognized for their work improving patient outcomes and building sustainable healthy communities.
Sex disparities in COVID-19 deaths hide high toll on Black women
Black women have died from COVID-19 at more than three times the rates of white men and Asian men. The only other group more likely to die from the disease was Black men.
Can herd immunity stop COVID-19?
Whether or not COVID-19 can be conquered through herd immunity is an open question, according to experts.
Addressing the mental health fallout from the pandemic
The prolonged period of stress and trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic could result in long-term and pervasive mental health effects, says Harvard Chan School’s Archana Basu.
Coronavirus news – March 2021
A selection of articles from March 2021 featuring Harvard Chan School experts discussing the coronavirus pandemic.