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March 7, 2017— Some 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder during their lifetime, and far too few receive the care that they need. Stigma can be a barrier to treatment—as can insurance hurdles that make it…
Cyber biking at school boosts children’s classroom behavior
Riding a stationary bike at school while viewing a computerized screen featuring a video game or a simulated trail ride appears to help children with behavioral problems stay calmer in the classroom, according to new research led by…
Survey reveals significant number of airline pilots report depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts
For immediate release: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Boston, MA – Hundreds of commercial airline pilots currently flying may be clinically depressed, according to an anonymous survey of nearly 1,850 pilots conducted by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School…
How work and home environments shape health
Cassandra Okechukwu, associate professor of social and behavioral sciences, studies how different environments—such as our homes and our workplaces—shape our health.
Rate of serious injuries caused by police, security guards may be rising
The rate of serious injuries caused by police and/or security guards appears to have risen nearly 50% between 2001 and 2014, according to a new Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study of emergency room visits at…
Despite more regulations, texting while driving remains growing safety concern
While 46 states ban texting when driving and police are getting more clever in ways to try to stop drivers from using the internet when behind the wheel, safety experts agree that this form of distracted driving is…
Author explores the intersection of science and race
April 28, 2016 — Advances in DNA sequencing and genetic ancestry testing have led many African Americans to rush for more answers about their heritage that may not be answered by science, Alondra Nelson, Dean of Social Science…
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…
Working with homeless women teaches student valuable lessons
December 16, 2015 — As an undergraduate at McGill University in Montreal, Anvita Kulkarni, SM ’16, had a passion for social justice and health equity. Two years ago, she stumbled across an online course, Health and Society, taught…
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…
