Food products sold in the U.S. that contain high levels of unhealthy nutrients should be marked with prominent warning labels on the front of … Continue reading “Viewpoint: Unhealthy food sold in the U.S. should carry clear warning labels”
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed holes in the U.S. public health infrastructure, say experts from Harvard Chan School.
Some have suggested that it would be a reasonable strategy to allow the coronavirus to move freely through populations to achieve herd immunity. But experts from Harvard Chan School say that such a strategy is wrongheaded because too many people would die as a result.
The percentage of Americans who were heavy consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages—those who drank more than 500 calories’ worth every day—dropped significantly from 2003 to 2016.
A selection of articles from September 2020 featuring Harvard Chan School experts discussing the coronavirus pandemic.
Evidence suggests that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a family of industrial chemicals used in a wide range of everyday products, may harm pregnant mothers and their babies.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has failed to fulfill its responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal government could better leverage … Continue reading “Viewpoint: OSHA should play a bigger role in protecting workers during pandemic”
Less than 10% of U.S. adults have antibodies for COVID-19, according to new research, and antibody rates vary widely by race and geography. The … Continue reading “Small percentage of U.S. adults have coronavirus antibodies”
Repealing the ACA during the coronavirus pandemic could lead to devastating consequences for millions of Americans, says Benjamin Sommers.
Karestan Koenen, professor of psychiatric epidemiology, discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the mental health of different generations in a September 21, 2020 Facebook Live interview with Christine Chen of the Esalen Institute.