A new poll by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and STAT finds that most Americans (65%) believe that electronic cigarettes are harmful … Continue reading “Poll: Most Americans see e-cigarettes as harmful, favor regulation”
Middle-aged and older women who typically sleep six hours or less a night, or who increase their average sleep time by two hours or … Continue reading “Too little or too much sleep may raise diabetes risk in women”
More people than ever are taking prescription medications, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Researchers found that, … Continue reading “Prescription drug use is on the rise”
How will climate change affect our health? Samuel Myers, a senior research scientist in the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School … Continue reading “Samuel Myers will discuss planetary health in reddit ‘AMA’”
People who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s federal marketplace may not be getting reasonable access to medical specialists such as endocrinologists, … Continue reading “Lack of access to specialists found in some ACA insurance plans”
Processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, sausages, ham, beef jerky, and lunch meats can cause cancer, according to a research division of the World … Continue reading “Report finds processed meats can cause cancer”
Dyann Wirth was honored by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) with the Joseph Augustin LePrince Medal for “outstanding work in … Continue reading “Dyann Wirth honored by American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene”
Whether riding the subway or sitting in a meeting at work, if someone nearby sneezes, coughs, or sniffles, it’s a good idea afterwards to … Continue reading “A few simple precautions can help fight the common cold”
How will rising prescription drug prices impact the health of patients? Experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shared their opinions during a … Continue reading “The effect of rising prescription drug prices”
Boston hospitals and national health care firms are investing millions in building medical facilities such as cancer centers and specialty doctor practices in the … Continue reading “Boston’s suburbanites find more specialized care closer to home”