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Deaths From Pregnancy and Childbirth: Why Are More U.S. Mothers Dying and What Can Be Done?
Deaths From Pregnancy and Childbirth: Why Are More U.S. Mothers Dying and What Can Be Done?
Maternal mortality dropped by almost half over the last 25 years around the world. However, in startling contrast, death... Read more
6 Mar 2019
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College Students and Mental Health: Confronting an Emerging Crisis
College Students and Mental Health: Confronting an Emerging Crisis
Mental health issues are alarmingly on the rise among college students, and a serious gap exists in campus services to h... Read more
18 Apr 2018
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Marijuana: The Latest Scientific Findings and Legalization
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California, Massachusetts, Maine, and Nevada became the latest states to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing to 28... Read more
24 Mar 2017
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The Spread of Hate and Racism: Confronting a Growing Public Crisis
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In 2017, reports of hate crimes in the United States increased for the third consecutive year, according to the FBI. In ... Read more
6 Mar 2019
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Lead Contamination Beyond Flint: Drinking Water and Children's Health
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On the whole, American drinking water is safe. However, more than a year after toxic lead levels forced a federal state ... Read more
20 Apr 2017
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The Future of Food: Feeding the Planet During Climate Change
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By 2050, a projected 9.7 billion people will inhabit the planet. How will we produce enough nutritious food to support t... Read more
13 Dec 2016
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The Diabetes Epidemic: The Latest on Treatment and Prevention
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Despite decades of research and relentless messaging about the importance of diet and exercise, type 2 diabetes remains ... Read more
14 Nov 2017
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The Domestic Violence Crisis: Mobilizing the Public and Private Sectors
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According to the CDC, nearly 29 million U.S. women and 16 million U.S. men have experienced severe physical violence by ... Read more
24 Oct 2016
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Opioids and Addiction: A Governors Roundtable on State Approaches to Treatment
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President Trump recently described a plan to tackle the opioid abuse crisis that includes tougher sentencing on dealers ... Read more
13 Apr 2018
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Hormone-Altering Chemicals: Fertility and Health Implications
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How can common chemicals affect our health? This Forum at HSPH was presented jointly with The Huffington Post. Watch the... Read more
31 Jan 2017
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The Health Data Revolution: Improving Outcomes, Protecting Privacy
The Health Data Revolution: Improving Outcomes, Protecting Privacy
Will the next great medical insight come from a clinical trial, a laboratory study — or a database search? Today, health... Read more
5 Dec 2017
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Health in the LGBTQ Community: Improving Care and Confronting Discrimination
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More than half of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans report that they have experienced violence, th... Read more
22 Mar 2018
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Discrimination in America: African American Experiences
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How do African Americans experience discrimination in daily life? A new poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ... Read more
24 Oct 2017
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U.S. Drug Prices: Why Are They So High?
U.S. Drug Prices: Why Are They So High?
Americans pay more money – sometimes much more money – for prescriptions than consumers in many other wealthy countries.... Read more
27 Sep 2018
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The Health and Economic Concerns of Rural Americans
The Health and Economic Concerns of Rural Americans
What do rural Americans say are the biggest problems in their local communities? A new poll finds that drug/opioid abuse... Read more
4 Dec 2018
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Extreme Hurricanes: The Challenges for Puerto Rico and Beyond
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Six months after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, a panel of experts assessed persistent public health challenges... Read more
9 Mar 2018
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Being Seriously Ill in the U.S.: Financial and Healthcare Impacts
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What is it like to be seriously ill in America today? From heavy financial burdens — despite insurance — to varied hosp... Read more
6 Dec 2018
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Rare Cancers: Charting a Faster Route to Treatment
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Rare cancers present doctors, researchers, and patients with a unique set of challenges. Rare cancers often are diagnose... Read more
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Supplements and Health: Sorting the Facts
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“Lose belly fat.” “Build muscle.” “Lower your cholesterol.” “Improve your sex drive.” Browse the shelves of any supermar... Read more
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Breakthroughs in Disease Treatment: The Landscape Moving Forward
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Cancer. Alzheimer’s. Precision medicine. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The opioid crisis. These are all areas that stan... Read more
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