Op-ed: Discrimination contributes to poor health
Evidence suggests that discrimination harms health through multiple pathways.
Evidence suggests that discrimination harms health through multiple pathways.
A new Massachusetts law prohibits drivers from making phone calls unless they use hands-free mode, and also prohibits the use of phones at stoplights. … Continue reading “What it will take to stop distracted driving”
Recent articles by Kaiser Health news and Politifact examined the factual accuracy of recent claims made by Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Pete … Continue reading “Raising doubts about presidential candidates’ claims on health care”
A decline in cancer deaths helped boost overall life expectancy in the U.S. in 2018, according to federal data. Epidemiologist Timothy Rebbeck discussed the … Continue reading “Exploring the decrease in U.S. cancer deaths”
The science underpinning the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) recommendation of three servings of dairy per day is thin, according to experts from Harvard … Continue reading “Experts question USDA recommendations around dairy”
Medicare for All has been a hotly debated topic during the 2020 presidential campaign season so far. John McDonough argued in a February 21, … Continue reading “Op-ed: Medicare for All not politically feasible”
Photoshop, the software that can make images perfect and has changed the way we perceive ourselves, is celebrating its 30th birthday. On a Marketplace … Continue reading “Photoshop’s damaging effects”
In 2016 and 2017, the number of mumps cases in Massachusetts was 250 and 170, respectively, a large increase from the average of 10 … Continue reading “Waning immunity allowed Massachusetts mumps outbreaks”
About 80% of Americans say reducing health care and prescription drug costs are their top priorities, regardless of party affiliation, according to a new POLITICO-Harvard … Continue reading “Poll: Reducing health care costs top priority for most Americans”
Eating disorders affect everyone, regardless of race or gender. A February 16, 2020, NECN’s This is New England broadcast featured a panel discussion that … Continue reading “Increasing awareness of eating disorders”