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.
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
March 27—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, and published in the American Journal of…
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…
Getting residents on board with proposed smoking ban in public housing
December 14, 2015 -- Under a new federal proposal, smoking would be banned in all public housing in the United States within several years. On December 3, 2015, about 35 experts from around the country—federal officials, representatives from…
Hairdressers may be first to spot skin cancer
Your hairdresser sees your head close up on a regular basis. Because of that, he or she may also be the first person to spot evidence of skin cancer on your scalp, neck, or face. In fact, many…