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Rates of gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and gestational weight gain rose significantly during first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Reducing health inequities in the Mississippi Delta
Four students worked in the Mississippi Delta region over the summer on practicum projects aimed at tackling chronic disease, supporting foster youth, training community health workers, and improving maternal and infant health.
Improving postpartum health care by reducing patients’ administrative burdens
Scheduling doctor appointments for patients who have recently given birth and sending them reminder messages could help to improve their transition to postpartum health care, according to a new study.
New model could help provide expectant mothers a clearer path to safe fish consumption
A new study from Harvard Chan School, Brigham & Women's Hospital, and University of Rochester creates a framework for clearer guidance on how to safely consume fish during pregnancy.
Having a baby with low birth weight may increase dementia risk
Women who deliver infants with low birth weight may have a higher risk of dementia later in life, according to a study by researchers at Harvard Chan School and collaborating institutions.
Commentary: Maternal, infant health must be prioritized amid climate change
As climate change continues to escalate, protecting maternal and infant health must be a priority, according to experts from Harvard Chan School.
Gestational diabetes risk may decrease with easy access to supermarkets, fitness centers and increase with easy access to fast-food restaurants
Living in an area with a high density of supermarkets and fitness centers may decrease pregnant women’s risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Nursing leaders playing bigger role on global health stage
Graduates of the Harvard Global Nursing Leadership Program are beginning to move the needle on improving health systems.
Symposium explores impact of Cairo conference on human rights, 30 years later
A symposium sponsored by Harvard Chan School's Department of Global Health and Population examined the impact of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development, a highly influential gathering in Cairo of delegates from 179 nations that served…
Jessica Cohen, Jane Kim honored at annual Alice Hamilton Award lecture
Health economist Jessica Cohen was honored for her achievements in research, service, and leadership at the 13th annual Alice Hamilton Award lecture.
