Mental health services should be part of universal health coverage, under which people receive all essential health services without being pushed into poverty.
The coronavirus pandemic has put the U.S. health system under tremendous strain—and hospitals that care for the poor and vulnerable are facing the most pressure, say experts.
Health experts advise against flying during the holiday season because of the high level of coronavirus infection across the U.S.
Human-caused changes in the global environment, such as deforestation and air pollution, are increasingly threatening our own health and well-being, according to Harvard Chan School’s Samuel Myers.
Brazil has had one of the world’s worst COVID-19 epidemics, with a particularly rapid and deadly outbreak in the Amazon region.
Two experts affiliated with Harvard Chan School, Galit Alter and Ashish Jha, were named among the Boston Globe’s 2020 Bostonians of the Year for their efforts during the pandemic.
There is no need to constantly disinfect surfaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to experts.
When coronavirus pandemic lockdowns forced widespread business disruptions, workers lost some of their sense of belonging and connection, according to Harvard Chan School’s Eileen McNeely.
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Researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers should work to build trust in COVID-19 vaccines among communities of color—and, beyond that, should seek to include these communities as equal partners in the research enterprise, according to new commentary.
