Why the longevity gap between men and women is widening
Men have increasingly shorter lifespans compared to women, in part due to preventable deaths, according to experts.
Opinion: Assessing COVID-19’s massive toll
With COVID-19 becoming a leading cause of death in the U.S., experts say an "unprecedented" national response is needed to contain the pandemic.
2016 U.S. presidential election associated with uptick in heart attacks and stroke
For immediate release: October 12, 2020 Boston, MA – The hospitalization rate for acute cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in a large southern California health system was 1.62 times higher in the two days immediately after the 2016 presidential…
Face-aging app may convince teens to protect against the sun
Use of a face-aging app that demonstrates the long-term effects of sun damage improved skin-protecting behavior in teenagers.
Reversing the course of melanoma
Deaths from melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, have fallen sharply in recent years, according to new research co-authored by Alan Geller, senior lecturer on social and behavioral sciences.
The Cancer Miracle Isn't a Cure. It's Prevention.
We cannot treat our way out of the rising trend in cancer cases. The only solution is a full-scale defense, so that nobody suffers the disease in the first place.
Ample sunscreen, shade, protective clothing key to avoiding sunburns
Sunscreen alone likely doesn’t provide enough protection for people with pale skin who are sensitive to the sun, according to a new study led by the National Cancer Institute. Analyzing national survey data, the study found that sun-sensitive…
Opinion: Industry-funded anti-smoking foundation a “diversion”
A new foundation funded by Philip Morris International (PMI) has the stated aim of creating a smoke-free world. But two experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Heath are skeptical of the foundation’s efforts. In a June…
Fewer moles may not mean less melanoma risk
Having a few abnormal looking moles may be a better indicator of melanoma risk than having a large number of moles, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researcher Alan Geller.…
Proposed smoking ban in public housing could improve health of millions
A proposal from the U.S. Office of Housing and Urban Development to make all of the nation’s public housing smoke-free represents a “an unparalleled opportunity” to improve the health of millions of low-income individuals, according to an article…