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The Sources, Transport, Exposure and Effects of PFASs (STEEP) center has been launched to investigate industrial chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). High levels of human exposure to PFASs have been shown to increase cholesterol levels, interfere…
New findings on ADHD medications during pregnancy
A study provides new insights into whether it’s safe both for infants and pregnant women if the mother takes certain stimulant medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during pregnancy. The paper was published online November 1, 2017 and…
Data sharing will help India address public health challenges
Strengthening the collection of population health data in India, if done securely and transparently, will help address public health challenges in the country such as maternal health, antibiotic resistance, and non-communicable diseases, according to Dean Michelle Williams of…
Three million Americans may carry loaded handgun daily
An estimated three million Americans carry a loaded firearm daily, and an estimated nine million do so on a monthly basis, according to new study.
Addressing disparities in prostate cancer death rates between black and white men
African American men with prostate cancer die at almost 2.5 times the rate of white men in the United States. One explanation is that they receive unequal access to health care, but that doesn’t fully account for the…
U.S. data scant on deaths, injuries by law enforcement
While copious data document the career of former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, few statistics are available on the phenomenon he protested by kneeling during pre-game performances of the national anthem—police killings of African Americans. Maybe sports fans, with…
Q&A: Crowdfunding Clinical Research
Kimmie Ng, MPH ’07, had an intriguing question: Do vitamin D supplements help patients with metastatic colorectal cancer stave off progression?
Physical activity, whole grain consumption may lower colorectal cancer risk
Daily physical activity—including household chores and walking to work—may help lower colorectal cancer risk, according to a new study. Strong evidence also suggests that consumption of whole grains, other foods with dietary fiber, dairy products, and calcium supplements…
Boosting African research collaborations on the genetics of neuropsychiatric disorders
August 31, 2017—This summer, 17 early-career African scientists came together at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for an introduction to the field of neuropsychiatric genetics, attending sessions ranging from a primer on autism to the mechanics…
Health professionals must challenge those who benefit from hate, inequity
Public health professionals must expose and challenge individuals, organizations, and political parties who directly benefit from hate and inequity, writes Nancy Krieger in the British Medical Journal (BMJ)