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Personal care product chemicals found in men’s urine samples
Chemicals known as phthalates and parabens are widely used in personal care products, however, it is unknown if this is an important exposure source for men. A new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers…
Benefits of biking to work appear to outweigh risks
The benefits of biking to work appear to outweigh the risks, according to Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a longtime bicycle commuter. He was commenting in a…
Biking preferences in lower-income neighborhoods may vary by race
Blacks and Hispanics living in Roxbury, MA, a low-income Boston neighborhood, prefer riding on safe-from-traffic bicycle routes such as cycle tracks—rather than biking with traffic in roadways—and they want more secure places to park their bicycles to prevent…
Projected health benefits of Mass. carbon fee-and-rebate bill explored
Two Massachusetts bills that would put a fee on greenhouse gas emissions —except for their use in generating electricity — and provide rebates to residents and employers could potentially save hundreds of lives and generate an estimated $2.9…
Cohousing can benefit both older adults, young families
Intergenerational cohousing in which residents share meals and chores not only can benefit older adults but also aid young families who may need help from their neighbors when juggling work and family, said Lisa Berkman, Thomas D. Cabot…
Combat the health risks of prolonged sitting with small actions throughout the day
An hour of moderate exercise every day may be protective against the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle—including increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and premature death—according to I-Min Lee, professor in the Department of…
Lack of conclusive evidence on marijuana’s health effects poses public health risk
More information is needed on the positive and negative health effects of marijuana, according to a new report released January 12, 2017 by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Marijuana is now approved for medicinal or recreational use in 28 states plus…
A safer biking proposal for troublesome spot in Cambridge, MA
The bicycle-crash-prone streets of Inman Square in Cambridge, MA — near the scene of a highly publicized June 2016 accident that killed a young woman — may become safer for cyclists, vehicles, and pedestrians if the city agrees…
What’s good for employee health is good for the company
When a company puts a priority on employee wellness and contributing to health in the community and environment, it may benefit by having lower healthcare costs, improved worker retention, reduced absenteeism, fewer workplace injuries, and even a healthier…
Improving health and safety on the job
November 7, 2016—The Center for Work, Health and Wellbeing at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public aims to find new approaches to address the many ways that jobs can affect health and safety, from potential exposures to physical…
