How Marcia Castro is fighting malaria in Brazil
Marcia Castro—an expert who draws on statistical models, satellite images, and field research to understand the spread and impact of malaria and other infectious diseases—was profiled in the February 2019 issue of the Brazilian magazine Piaui. Castro is…
Many U.S. schools aren't testing drinking water for lead
A new report finds that many schools in the U.S. are not testing their water for lead.
‘Stars’ celebrate service milestones
Staff, faculty, and academic appointees who reached key anniversaries in their service at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health last year were honored at the 20th Annual “Celebration with the Stars” event.
The connection between coral reefs and human health
Coral reefs around the world are under threat. And that could have serious implications for the nutrition of people who rely on these reefs—and their diverse ecosystems—for food.
Health effects of inequality
Mary Bassett became director of the François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Center for Health and Human Rights and François-Xavier Bagnoud Professor of the Practice of Health and Human Rights on September 1. She previously served as commissioner of the New…
Gun violence: perspectives from the emergency room and public health
In this collaborative episode with Review of Systems we take an in-depth look at gun violence in the U.S.
A virtual visit with your doctor
New research shows that while telemedicine is on the rise in the U.S., it’s still relatively uncommon. In this week’s podcast we’ll explore ways to increase use of remotely delivered medical care among doctors and patients.
Healing Patients and Healing the World
Bernard Lown inspires scholars from developing countries to tackle the root causes of cardiovascular disease.
A simple solution
Oral rehydration solution (ORS)—a mixture of water, sugar, and salt that is administered as part of oral rehydration therapy (ORT)—is credited with preventing tens of millions of deaths from cholera and other diarrheal diseases.
Three Harvard Chan faculty members among most highly cited
Three Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health faculty members are among the most influential researchers in 2018 from around the world—those whose papers are cited most often by their peers. Albert Hofman, Stephen B. Kay Family Professor of…