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We have the knowledge and technology to reduce global cancer deaths
The world does not need to wait for new cures to prevent cancer deaths, according to David Hunter, Vincent L. Gregory Professor in Cancer Prevention at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In an editorial published online…
Study strengthens evidence that cognitive activity can reduce dementia risk
Bias analysis shows any confounding factors not enough to account for benefits found in previous studies For immediate release: August 24, 2016 Boston, MA – Are there any ways of preventing or delaying the development of Alzheimer’s disease…
Can precision medicine help prevent diseases?
Personalized prevention is a nice idea, but more research is needed before it can be effectively implemented.
Can artificial intelligence help predict the likelihood of a heart attack?
It may be someday be possible to use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to gauge a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). That’s according to research being done by Catherine Kreatsoulas, research fellow in the Department of Social and…
Getting injured workers back on their feet
May 3, 2016—Physician Jeff Vogel, MPH ’16, has treated all manner of workplace injuries from broken bones to monkey bites. When these patients need rehabilitation, Vogel wants to get them back on the job as soon as possible—studies…
Student-led startups vie for top prize in President’s Challenge
April 25, 2016 — Projects led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students—one that trains Indian girls as peer health educators and another that aims to use technology to allow patients and their loved ones to…
Poll: Most Americans oppose ‘designer babies’
Most Americans oppose altering genes of unborn babies to prevent serious inherited diseases and, especially, to enhance the baby’s appearance or intelligence, according to a new poll conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers and STAT.…
Summit brings together U.S., China health leaders
October 6, 2015 — Public health practitioners, policy makers, and industry representatives from China and the U.S. gathered September 28–29, 2015, to share experiences and ideas around health system reform. The 5th U.S.–China Summit, hosted by Harvard T.H.…
Tracking disease at world’s largest religious festival
September 24, 2015 — From July through September this year, up to 30 million people are traveling to the cities of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar in India to bathe in the holy waters of the Godavari River, as part…
Text messages effective in treating malaria
Simple text message reminders to take medication can help malaria patients stick to their medication regimen, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the non-profit Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA).…