As a country’s birthrate declines, people of working age make up a larger share of the population, which can fuel economic improvement. But a … Continue reading “Lower birth rates bring economic benefits but raise short-term inequality”
HIV-infected patients treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART) are at increased risk of metabolic syndrome, and a new study helps identify patients most in need … Continue reading “HIV-infected patients at higher risk of metabolic syndrome”
Coverage on ABC News, August 6, 2012, featuring HSPH’s Frank Hu
Coverage in the New York Times, August 1, 2012, featuring HSPH’s Nancy Turnbull
Harvard School of Public Health experts Leonard Marcus and Ashish Jha commented on the new bill passed by Massachusetts lawmakers on July 31, 2012 … Continue reading “Consumer information unlikely to contribute to lower health care costs in Massachusetts”
Coverage in the Huffington Post, July 31, 2012, featuring HSPH’s Ichiro Kawachi
An HSPH study showing potential health benefits of states expanding Medicaid to more low-income adults under the Affordable Care Act, and possible serious negative … Continue reading “Impact of Medicaid on health of the poor”
Coverage in the Philadelphia Inquirer, July 27, 2012, featuring HSPH postdoc Mara Epstein
Within the past decade, health care costs have risen by 88% and are expected to account for 18% of GDP in 2012. Many patients … Continue reading “New IOM report: demanding value from our health care system”
Coverage in TheBodyPRO.com of study led by HSPH’s Linda Marc, July 26, 2012