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In pursuit of an elusive foe
The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are experts at survival, allowing the disease to persist even when faced with the immune system and drugs. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Sarah Fortune is on a mission to figure out…
Gene-edited mosquitoes might help fight malaria
Tinkering with mosquitoes’ genes to “drive” malaria-fighting traits through mosquito populations might be the next frontier in reducing the spread of malaria, according to two recent studies. In one study, scientists in London modified mosquitoes’ genome to make…
Symposium honors legacy of Dimitrios Trichopoulos, leader in field of epidemiology
Former students, colleagues remember his kindness, generosity, passion for science December 10, 2015 — Scientists from around the globe joined Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health faculty, alumni, and students at the 162nd Cutter Lecture on Preventive…
Chemicals linked with severe respiratory disease found in common e-cigarette flavors
For immediate release: December 8, 2015 Boston, MA – Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to cases of severe respiratory disease, was found in more than 75% of flavored electronic cigarettes and refill liquids tested by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan…
Progress, challenges in tackling pediatric HIV/AIDS
December 7, 2015 -- Since the first World AIDS Day in 1988, the first day in December has been a day to remember those who have died in the epidemic and to acknowledge progress made in treatment and…
Optimal country-level C-section rate may be as high as 19 percent to save lives of mothers and infants
New study suggests World Health Organization recommendation for cesarean delivery rates should be re-examined For immediate release: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Boston, MA and Palo Alto, CA -- The most commonly performed operation in the world is cesarean section,…
Monitoring the safety of ARV therapy during pregnancy
December 1, 2015 — Paige Williams, senior lecturer on biostatistics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, studies the health and development of children whose HIV-infected mothers took antiretroviral (ARV) drugs during pregnancy. In a study published…
Panel calls for reform of global public health system in wake of Ebola epidemic
A new report by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and colleagues criticizes the World Health Organization’s leadership during the 2014-15 Ebola outbreak in West Africa and offers recommendations to strengthen public health systems and…
Air pollution and cardiovascular disease: increased risk for women with diabetes
Nationwide study of women reveals that those with diabetes are most susceptible to the adverse cardiovascular risks posed by exposure to air pollution For immediate release: November 25, 2015 Boston, MA— Air pollution is a major risk factor…
HIV treatment benefiting women more than men in South Africa
A new long-term study in South Africa has found that increased access to effective HIV treatment is boosting life expectancy—but among women more than men. The study, published November 24, 2015 in PLOS Medicine, looked at nearly 100,000…