Poll: Most in U.S. OK with late-term abortions if Zika harms fetus
Most Americans say they’d drop their aversion to late-term abortions in cases where the Zika virus has likely harmed a developing fetus, according to a new poll from STAT and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Fifty-nine…
Poll: More than four in ten working adults think their work impacts their health
Most say their workplace is supportive of actions to improve their health For immediate release: July 11, 2016 Boston, MA – A new NPR/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll finds that more than…
Poll: Most Americans oppose plan to speed development of drugs, medical devices
Most Americans are opposed to a move underway in Congress to speed up the process for developing new drugs and medical devices, according to a new poll of U.S. adults by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health…
When eyeing research findings, media focus should be on the big picture
When news media report — and consumers read — stories about the latest scientific and medical discoveries, more emphasis should be placed on studies that summarize a large volume of research, Acting Dean David Hunter, Vincent L. Gregory…
Putting the brakes on distracted driving
April 19, 2016—April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Jay Winsten is the Frank Stanton Director of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Center for Health Communication and associate dean for health communication, which recently celebrated its thirtieth…
Colonoscopies and mammograms top list of ‘most-shopped’ health care services
Millennials with higher deductible spending compare prices most, study shows For immediate release: April 4, 2016 Boston, MA – Colonoscopies, mammograms, and childbirth services are the most searched-for medical services when it comes to cost information—and millennials with higher annual…
Broad support for limiting opioid painkiller prescriptions
A new STAT-Harvard poll finds bipartisan support for new federal guidelines advising physicians to give patients with acute pain no more than a three-day supply of opioid painkillers. Seven in 10 Americans support the guidelines, which also advise…
Poll: Many Americans view their health care positively, but report problems with costs, quality, and access to services
Patient perceptions vary significantly across seven states and nation For immediate release: Monday, February 29, 2016 Boston, MA ─ A new NPR / Robert Wood Johnson Foundation / Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll finds that…
Poll: Three in four adults played sports when they were younger, but only one in four still play
Despite difficult odds, many parents hope their child will become a professional athlete For immediate release: June 15, 2015 Boston, MA – A new NPR/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll finds that although…
Poll: Many Americans know someone who has abused prescription painkillers and suffered major harmful effects
For immediate release: Monday, May 18, 2015 Boston, MA – A new national poll by The Boston Globe and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows that in an era when concern about drug abuse has been very high, more…
