COVID-19 transmission among workers considerable during early outbreaks
Workplace transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 likely played substantial role in local spread of disease in six Asian countries.
Getting to know ... MPH student Glen Cheng
Attorney and physician Glen Cheng is earning his MPH as part of Harvard Chan School s Occupational & Environmental Medicine Residency program.
Study of push-up capacity and heart health most-read article across JAMA network
A study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health that looked at push-ups and heart health was the most-read article across the JAMA network of journals in 2019. The study found that middle-aged men…
Push-ups as a ‘quick and dirty’ predictor of heart health
A typical treadmill stress test can take 10-15 minutes. But new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests there may be a quicker and simpler way to examine heart health among middle-aged men: seeing how…
Push-up capacity linked with lower incidence of future cardiovascular disease events among men
Men completing more than 40 push-ups had significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes compared to men doing less than 10.
Many firefighters who die of cardiac arrest have heart disease
Many firefighters die from cardiac arrest rather than fire-related injuries, but little is known about why these heart-related deaths occur. A new study examined autopsy data from male firefighters and found that 82% of those who died from…
Firefighting puts strain on the heart
Firefighters appear to be at increased risk of heart attack from the stress, heat, and other physical demands of the job, according to a new study by University of Edinburgh researchers. The study and an accompanying editorial were…
Truck drivers who fail to adhere to sleep apnea treatment have higher crash rate
For immediate release: Monday, March 21, 2016 Boston, MA – Truck drivers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who failed to adhere to treatment had a rate of preventable crashes five times higher than that of truckers without the…
Police face higher risk of sudden cardiac death during stressful duties
For immediate release: November 18, 2014 Boston, MA — Police officers in the United States face roughly 30 to 70 times higher risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) when they’re involved in stressful situations—suspect restraints, altercations, or chases—than…
Mediterranean diet and workplace health
Research suggests that “eating like a Greek”—with lots of olive oil, fruits, vegetables and fish, and smaller amounts of dairy, eggs, meats and sweets—can lead to longer, healthier lives. This “Mediterranean diet” will be the focus of a…