Voluntary gun storage may help prevent suicide deaths
Around the U.S., public health practitioners are partnering with gun owners to prevent firearm suicides by encouraging voluntary storage—removal of guns from the home—during times of crisis.
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Commentary: Sharp differences between presidential candidates on environment will impact human health
The winner of the 2020 U.S. presidential election will shape environmental policy that could have a significant impact on human health around the world, … Continue reading “Commentary: Sharp differences between presidential candidates on environment will impact human health”
Viewpoint: Unhealthy food sold in the U.S. should carry clear warning labels
Food products sold in the U.S. that contain high levels of unhealthy nutrients should be marked with prominent warning labels on the front of … Continue reading “Viewpoint: Unhealthy food sold in the U.S. should carry clear warning labels”
Opinion: Close public health infrastructure gaps before next pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed holes in the U.S. public health infrastructure, say experts from Harvard Chan School.
Why it matters how we reach herd immunity
Some have suggested that it would be a reasonable strategy to allow the coronavirus to move freely through populations to achieve herd immunity. But experts from Harvard Chan School say that such a strategy is wrongheaded because too many people would die as a result.
Heavy consumption of sugary beverages declining in U.S.
The percentage of Americans who were heavy consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages—those who drank more than 500 calories’ worth every day—dropped significantly from 2003 to 2016.
Coronavirus news – September 2020
A selection of articles from September 2020 featuring Harvard Chan School experts discussing the coronavirus pandemic.
Pregnant women, babies at risk from everyday chemicals
Evidence suggests that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a family of industrial chemicals used in a wide range of everyday products, may harm pregnant mothers and their babies.
Viewpoint: OSHA should play a bigger role in protecting workers during pandemic
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has failed to fulfill its responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal government could better leverage … Continue reading “Viewpoint: OSHA should play a bigger role in protecting workers during pandemic”
Small percentage of U.S. adults have coronavirus antibodies
Less than 10% of U.S. adults have antibodies for COVID-19, according to new research, and antibody rates vary widely by race and geography. The … Continue reading “Small percentage of U.S. adults have coronavirus antibodies”