Bernard Lown inspires young physician as patient
Treating renowned cardiologist and Emeritus Professor Bernard Lown while he was hospitalized for pneumonia proved transformative for a young physician.
Treating renowned cardiologist and Emeritus Professor Bernard Lown while he was hospitalized for pneumonia proved transformative for a young physician.
Having a family history of heart disease can raise your risk of heart attacks. But practicing a healthy lifestyle—eating healthy food, exercising, getting enough … Continue reading “Healthy habits can lessen genetic heart disease risk”
Erica Walker, SD ’17, is working with organizations in Boston and Cambridge to map noise concerns.
In the wake of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Dean Michelle Williams reiterated her call for the loosening of restrictions on federal funding for research on gun violence.
In the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., President Donald Trump has proposed that teachers carry concealed weapons in order to defend … Continue reading “Arming teachers a bad idea”
U.S. hospitals are facing widespread shortages of IV bags in the wake of Hurricane Maria, which damaged and temporarily shut down several Puerto Rico … Continue reading “How Hurricane Maria caused U.S. IV bag shortage”
As part of recent spending deals, Congress decided to repeal or delay several Affordable Care Act (ACA) measures aimed at helping pay for the … Continue reading “Several ACA cost-check measures repealed, delayed”
Although slavery of both the Roma and of African Americans was abolished in the 19th century, both peoples continue to face discrimination and exploitation, … Continue reading “Op-ed: Roma, African Americans still face discrimination”
Federal environmental regulations such as the Clean Water Rule and the Clean Power Plan shouldn’t be struck down by the Trump Administration just because … Continue reading “Former EPA head on why Clean Water Rule, Clean Power Plan should stay in place”
Ways to improve maternal and newborn health around the globe were discussed by surgeon Atul Gawande, professor in the Department of Health Policy and … Continue reading “Podcast: Better Birth program aims to improve maternal health”