Harvard Chan researchers present new findings at AIDS conference
The 22nd International AIDS Conference drew HIV/AIDS experts from around the world, including researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who presented new findings on topics including the risks of a new AIDS drug, “test-and-treat” campaigns…
High blood pressure during pregnancy linked with heart disease risk
Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy may face increased risk of developing chronic high blood pressure later in life, as well as increased risk for type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol—all risk factors for cardiovascular disease,…
Margaret Kruk, Donna Spiegelman, Paige Williams honored at annual Alice Hamilton Award lecture
Margaret Kruk was honored for her work on improving health care quality around the world at the eighth annual Alice Hamilton Award lecture on May 8, 2018, at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Bullying, childhood maltreatment linked to higher teen pregnancy rates in young lesbian, bisexual women
Childhood maltreatment and bullying —possibly related to sexual orientation-related discrimination —appear to contribute to a teen pregnancy rate among young lesbian and bisexual women that is nearly double that of their heterosexual peers, according to a new study…
Food fortification program in Tanzania helps reduce folate deficiency in women
A food fortification program in Tanzania helped significantly reduce folate deficiency among women of childbearing age, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Africa Academy of Public Health. The study…
Healthy plant-based diet linked with substantially lower type 2 diabetes risk
For immediate release: June 14, 2016 Boston, MA ─ Consuming a plant-based diet—especially one rich in high-quality plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes—is linked with substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes,…
Experts focus on translational science at global health event
December 16, 2015 – More than 40 national and international health leaders gathered December 10-11, 2015, at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for a Stakeholder’s Advisory Board (SAB) conference supporting Donna Spiegelman’s National Institutes of Health…
Off the Cuff: Letting data tell the story
[ Winter 2015 ] Donna Spiegelman, Professor of Epidemiologic Methods, Departments of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Nutrition This fall, Donna Spiegelman won a prestigious Director’s Pioneer Award from the National Institutes of Health. Spiegelman is believed to be the…
Donna Spiegelman wins award to develop effective public health interventions
October 6, 2014 — Donna Spiegelman, professor of epidemiologic methods at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), has received a Director’s Pioneer Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). One of 10 researchers honored, Spiegelman is believed…
At Women in Leadership conference, students gain advice on advancing their careers
April 16, 2014 -- Make time in your schedule for mentorship. Get over the fear of self-promotion. And by all means, learn principles of finance. These were some of the leadership lessons that nearly 100 students and alumnae…