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Off the Cuff: How Does an MPH Help an MD?
CARMON DAVIS, MPH ’94 PEDIATRICIAN, BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Q: How has your MPH degree influenced your daily work as a doctor? And did studying the large social, political, and economic forces behind individual health make you more or…
Safe Childbirth Checklist could reduce maternal, newborn deaths
Based on four key times around childbirth when maternal and newborn deaths are most likely to occur, the World Health Organization (WHO) has developed an easy-to-use bedside tool—the Safe Childbirth Checklist—to help avoid health crises. The checklist was…
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…
Pathway to prison often paved with unfair labels, misdiagnosis
November 18, 2015 – The road to incarceration and social isolation in the U.S. often begins when a child is labeled a troublemaker by a teacher or is diagnosed with a mental illness that may or may not…
Improvements in U.S. diet lower premature deaths
Despite modest improvement, overall diet remains poor; second study identifies cost-effective interventions to reduce childhood obesity For immediate release: November 2, 2015 Boston, MA – Two new studies from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shed light…
A few simple precautions can help fight the common cold
Whether riding the subway or sitting in a meeting at work, if someone nearby sneezes, coughs, or sniffles, it’s a good idea afterwards to wash your hands with soap and water to remove dirt and bacteria or use…
Green public housing may reduce health risks from environmental pollutants
For immediate release: October 15, 2015 Boston, MA ─ Low-income housing residents who live in “green” buildings that are built with eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient features appear to have fewer “sick building” symptoms (SBS) than residents of traditionally…
