At 2019 Alumni Weekend, a closer look at ‘misinfodemics’
About 140 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health alumni returned to the School for Alumni Weekend.
NEJM’s new editor keeps focus on rigor and objectivity
In his first editorial since being named editor of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), Eric Rubin, Irene Heinz Given Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, discussed his plans…
Using music to combat HIV in Zambia
A Harvard Chan alum is partnering with musicians in Zambia to raise awareness about HIV prevention.
Remembering tragedy that prompted ‘Designated Driver’ campaign
The “Designated Driver” campaign got its start, in part, after WBZ-TV reporter Dennis Kauff died from injuries sustained in a 1985 car crash caused by a drunk driver. After learning about Kauff’s death, Jay Winsten of Harvard T.H.…
How accurate are health headlines in your social media feed?
New research shows that health news shared in social media is likely to be overstated and/or inaccurate.
Urging gun safety in the home with a viral phrase
A new public education campaign aims to warn people about the dangers of storing unlocked and loaded guns in their homes by using the phrase “End Family Fire.” Launched by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the…
With multitasking increasing behind the wheel, experts ponder how to keep drivers' eyes on the road
A key hurdle in curbing distracted driving is that people don’t feel shame about their habits. While they acknowledge that it is a serious problem, most believe that they are good enough at multitasking to get away with…
