Same-sex marriage laws linked with fewer teen suicide attempts
Young Americans living in states where same-sex marriage was legalized were significantly less likely to attempt suicide than those living in states without such laws, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health…
Models report agency pressure to lose weight
Sixty-two percent of models have been told by their agencies to lose weight, according to a new study.
Taking aim at ‘plus’ size clothing for children
Stores and manufacturers who sell children’s clothing labeled as “plus,” “husky,” or even “slim” size may be contributing to discrimination and shaming of overweight or even thin or small youngsters, a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health…
This Week in Health: Making the modeling industry safer
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California introduces legislation to regulate modeling industry
California legislators are weighing a new law that would create health standards and workplace protections for professional models.
A call to regulate starvation of 'Paris thin' models
Boston, MA ─ Prohibiting runway models from participating in fashion shows or photo shoots if they are dangerously thin would go a long way toward preventing serious health problems among young women—including anorexia nervosa and death from starvation—according…
Are dietary supplements safe?
A government crackdown on the sale of dietary supplements that are tainted with toxins or make false claims as to their benefits has led to renewed warnings to consumers to be wary about such products. Recent U.S. Justice…
Students, faculty take action on unsafe dietary supplements
October 8, 2015 — Massachusetts may become the first state to regulate sales of dietary supplements marketed as weight-loss and muscle-building aids, thanks to a bill promoted by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. These…
NCAA highlights teaching case on eating disorders among college athletes
A new teaching case developed by the STRIPED program (Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders) at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health exploring issues around eating disorders among college athletes was chosen by the NCAA Sport…
Masculine boys, feminine girls more likely to engage in cancer risk behaviors
For immediate release: April 16, 2014 Boston, MA — Young people who conform most strongly to norms of masculinity and femininity—the most “feminine” girls and the most “masculine” boys—are significantly more likely than their peers to engage in…
