Most Americans say they’d drop their aversion to late-term abortions in cases where the Zika virus has likely harmed a developing fetus, according to … Continue reading “Poll: Most in U.S. OK with late-term abortions if Zika harms fetus”
For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a travel advisory to a part of the continental U.S.—a one-square-mile … Continue reading “Zika infections in Miami prompt CDC travel advisory”
Dessert shouldn’t have to be a tradeoff between unhealthy ingredients and flavor, according to Walter Willett of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. … Continue reading “Building a better dessert: the ‘Three Pleasures’”
Collegiate gymnasts may have been exposed to flame retardant chemicals from polyurethane foam safety equipment, such as pit cubes and landing mats, according to … Continue reading “Gymnasts exposed to flame retardants in foam safety equipment”
Being Mortal, the PBS documentary based on the 2014 book of the same name by surgeon, writer, and public health researcher Atul Gawande, has … Continue reading ““Being Mortal” wins Emmy nomination”
Businesses that encourage employees to take vacations and enroll in stress-reduction and wellness programs—like yoga or weight management classes—are likely boosting their bottom lines. … Continue reading “Companies can profit when workers are less stressed”
The nation’s pediatricians are launching new efforts to help their young patients avoid being traumatized by gun violence and racism. In July 2016, the … Continue reading “Protecting children from the trauma of gun violence, racism”
Health economist Katherine Baicker of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health was interviewed on the July 13 episode of Politico’s Pulse Check podcast … Continue reading “Building the evidence to shape health policies under Obamacare”
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon David Shaye, an MPH student at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, spends three months every year as … Continue reading “A Boston doc treats facial trauma in Rwanda”
Limiting access to guns could cut the rising suicide rate in the U.S. by over a third, according to recent analysis in the Washington … Continue reading “Fewer guns in U.S. could mean far fewer suicides”