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Women abused as children more likely to have children with autism
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Boston, MA — Women who experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse as children are more likely to have a child with autism than women who were not abused, according to a…
Reported cure of HIV-infected child generates widespread interest, hope
The news that a child in Mississippi has apparently been cured of HIV infection has generated widespread interest and cautious optimism among AIDS researchers. The child—born to an untreated HIV-positive mother—was started on an aggressive combination of anti-AIDS…
How 'crunch time' between school and sleep shapes kids' health
Coverage of poll co-sponsored by HSPH on NPR, February 27, 2013
Poll finds big gap between parents and experts: Parents less likely to recognize children as overweight or obese
Only 15% of kids have parents who say they are overweight, compared with national stats showing that 32% of young people are overweight or obese Many families face challenges in trying to help children eat well and be…
In Memoriam: Nevin Scrimshaw, HSPH alumnus and global nutrition pioneer
February 27, 2013 -- Nevin Scrimshaw, a nutritionist who pioneered the use of protein supplements to save the lives of children at risk of dying from malnutrition, passed away on February 8, 2013. He was 95. Scrimshaw, MPH…
Using media—and Muppets—to promote health
February 26, 2013 -- A small girl in Tanzania is getting ready to go to sleep. She is tucked safely in her bed, surrounded by mosquito netting. “Hey mosquito, I hear you, but you can’t get at me,”…
Reducing meal waste in schools: A healthy solution
January 2013 – How can schools provide healthy meals that kids will eat? HSPH research fellow Juliana Cohen talks about efforts to help schools reduce costly food waste by preparing meals that are both nutritious and tasty.
University of Toronto and Harvard School of Public Health Study Finds Growing ‘Weight Extremes’ in the Developing World
For immediate release: January 16, 2013 Boston, MA – Obese and overweight people are gaining weight rapidly in low-and middle-income countries while those who are severely undernourished are not experiencing similar weight gains, according to a University of…
Home visits offer window into mother, infant well-being
December 21, 2012 -- A visit to homes of disadvantaged mothers and at-risk newborns can provide a health care team with unique insights into how a family is faring—more than might be revealed at often rushed visits at…
Should young children use iPads?
Experts quoted in a December 17, 2012 Washington Post article—including Michael Rich, MPH ’97 and an associate professor in the Department of Society, Human Development, and Health at Harvard School of Public Health—raised doubts about the wisdom of…