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Poll finds younger women and college-educated women more likely to say they’ve experienced slurs, offensive comments, and harassment
American women most frequently report being discriminated against in the workplace For immediate release: December 11, 2017 Boston, MA ─ This report is part of a series titled “Discrimination in America.” The series is based on a survey…
Stress, psychological trauma linked to lupus
Psychological stress associated with exposure to trauma appears to boost the odds of women developing lupus, according to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers. Lupus is an autoimmune…
Noise pollution more common in communities of color and racially segregated cities
In communities with larger proportions of minority residents, noise levels are generally higher, according to a study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the University of California, Berkeley. The study also showed that racially segregated…
Recent presidential election could have negative impact on health
For immediate release: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Boston, MA – Stress, increased risk for disease, babies born too early, and premature death are among the negative health impacts that could occur in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential…
The Scarlet F
Monica Kriete, MPH ’18, describes weight stigma as a toxic exposure, like air pollution. The more you breathe it in, the more it puts your physical and emotional health at risk—from depression to hormonal changes that can lead…
Mental health and humanitarian law highlighted on World Health Day
The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative posted a blog on mental health and international humanitarian law in observance of World Health Day, April 7, 2017. This year the World Health Organization (WHO) used the day to highlight global mental health…
Firefighting puts strain on the heart
Firefighters appear to be at increased risk of heart attack from the stress, heat, and other physical demands of the job, according to a new study by University of Edinburgh researchers. The study and an accompanying editorial were…
Racism-induced stress linked with high black infant mortality rates
The mortality rate among black infants in the U.S. is more than twice that of white infants—in some urban areas, even higher—and a growing body of evidence suggests that a key factor may be stress among black mothers…
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…
Survey reveals significant number of airline pilots report depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts
For immediate release: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Boston, MA – Hundreds of commercial airline pilots currently flying may be clinically depressed, according to an anonymous survey of nearly 1,850 pilots conducted by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School…
