A renewed call for more rapid COVID-19 tests
The U.S. needs far more rapid COVID-19 tests than are currently available to help curb the spread of disease during the Delta surge and beyond, according to a Harvard Chan School expert.
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Analysis: Pregnancy attempts dropped steeply during pandemic
From May 2020 to October 2020, pregnancy attempts among women in the U.S. dropped from 6.1% to 4.9%—almost 20%—according to a new analysis from the Apple Women’s Health Study.
What’s next in the evolution of COVID-19 is increasingly difficult to predict
As variants of SARS-CoV-2 continue to emerge and spread among both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, epidemiologists are finding it increasingly difficult to predict how … Continue reading “What’s next in the evolution of COVID-19 is increasingly difficult to predict”
Study sheds light on link between colorectal cancer and diet high in red meat
Diets high in red and processed meats have been linked with colorectal cancer, and a recent study helps explain why.
The health benefits of trees
A growing body of research shows that regularly spending time around trees provides a wide range of human health benefits, from lowering stress to improving cognition to boosting longevity.
Using opioid settlement money to support communities disproportionately impacted by addiction
Massachusetts will receive about $90 million for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders.
A call for improved use of data during crises
Better use of large-scale streams of digital data on population vulnerabilities, physical and medical infrastructure, human mobility, and environmental conditions is key to improving disaster preparedness and response, according to experts from Harvard Chan School.
A new framework for understanding obesity
Excess weight is commonly understood to be caused by an energy imbalance—more calories consumed than expended over the course of the day. A new study co-authored by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health argues that this framework is incorrect.
Vaccinating in conflict zones
Hammering out temporary ceasefires in conflict zones will be necessary to vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 so that the pandemic can be brought to an end, according to humanitarian professionals.
Walking daily may boost healthy aging
Studies have shown that a regular walking habit can promote weight control, but it may also provide additional health benefits for body and mind as people age.