ACA has ‘literally been a lifesaver’
Repealing the ACA during the coronavirus pandemic could lead to devastating consequences for millions of Americans, says Benjamin Sommers.
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How COVID-19 is affecting mental health across generations
Karestan Koenen, professor of psychiatric epidemiology, discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the mental health of different generations in a September 21, 2020 Facebook Live interview with Christine Chen of the Esalen Institute.
In parts of New York, a drop in commuters led to a drop in COVID-19 prevalence
Areas of New York City that experienced a drop in work-related commuting during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic had a lower prevalence … Continue reading “In parts of New York, a drop in commuters led to a drop in COVID-19 prevalence”
Some Black hair products may harm users’ health
Hair products sometimes used by Black women may contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked with serious health issues.
Link found between microcephaly and congenital cytomegalovirus
Newborns diagnosed with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) were at increased risk for microcephaly compared with newborns who did not have a congenital CMV diagnosis, according … Continue reading “Link found between microcephaly and congenital cytomegalovirus”
CDC backtracks on warning about airborne coronavirus transmission
Harvard Chan School experts have criticized a CDC decision to remove information from its website about airborne transmission of the coronavirus.
During Climate Week 2020, a focus on how climate affects health
It’s imperative to get the message out that addressing climate change is critical to improving human health, according to Harvard Chan School’s Aaron Bernstein.
Family functioning during pregnancy may affect fetal brain development
How a family functions and manages conflict during pregnancy may influence the development of cortical white matter and subcortical volumes in the fetus and … Continue reading “Family functioning during pregnancy may affect fetal brain development”
Why declaring racism a public health crisis matters
Since 2019, policymakers from more than 50 American municipalities and three states have formally highlighted racism as a public health crisis.
Op-ed: Ban menthol cigarettes to save Black lives
In an op-ed, experts recommend banning menthol cigarettes, which have been aggressively marketed to Black people, contributing to health disparities.