Kids and violent media: next public health crisis?
Interview with HSPH’s Michael Rich on WGBH News, August 29, 2012
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Sleep apnea among health problems hitting the poor hardest
The poor are disproportionately afflicted with a wide range of health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, infant mortality, and dental disease. … Continue reading “Sleep apnea among health problems hitting the poor hardest”
Sunny-side up: In defense of eggs
Coverage in The Atlantic featuring HSPH’s Frank Hu, August 27, 2012
Secret to active 80s? Fitness-heavy 40s
Coverage in ABC News quoting HSPH’s Walter Willet, August 27, 2012
Implementing insurance exchanges: U.S. policy makers can learn from Europe
A key part of the healthcare reforms in the Affordable Care Act are state-based health insurance exchanges. Beginning in January 2014 individuals and small … Continue reading “Implementing insurance exchanges: U.S. policy makers can learn from Europe”
Assess drug risks and benefits over time, keep study participants informed, report recommends
Revelations in recent years about health risks from commonly prescribed drugs have heightened awareness that changes are needed to improve the nation’s drug safety … Continue reading “Assess drug risks and benefits over time, keep study participants informed, report recommends”
Cartoon stickers may sway kids’ food choices
Coverage in Chicago Tribune, August 21, 2012, featuring HSPH’s Christina Roberto
Researchers identify 43 top health-improving strategies, from better playgrounds to higher tobacco taxes
Government policies that make healthy foods more affordable, local environmental improvements that make streets more walkable, and media campaigns that promote healthy lifestyles are … Continue reading “Researchers identify 43 top health-improving strategies, from better playgrounds to higher tobacco taxes”
Vitamin D’s impact on infection
Coverage in the Harvard Gazette, August 20, 2012, featuring HSPH’s Carlos Camargo
Coffee good for you, but it’s OK to hold back
Coverage on CNN.com, August 18, 2012, featuring HSPH’s Alberto Ascherio