Six million Americans drink water with unsafe levels of toxic chemicals
In a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, researchers find that industrial chemicals exceed federally recommended safety levels in...
Liver-damaging toxin from freshwater algae is found in San Francisco Bay shellfish
Recently, scientists have detected high levels of a toxin produced by freshwater algae in mussels from San Francisco Bay.
Although shellfish harvested from California's coastal...
Food fortified with iron can help protect children from lead poisoning
Lead is a toxic heavy metal that was added to petrol for use in cars until as recently as 25 years ago.
It is particularly...
How political polarization among voters influences future health policy: views from Harvard research
In a recent analysis of 2016 presidential election polls, researchers find that the two parties' voters have markedly different values, priorities, and beliefs about...
Most adults surveyed don’t know e-cigarette use deposits nicotine in their house
Most U.S. adults surveyed in 2015 agree that e-cigarette use should not be allowed in places where smoking is prohibited.
However, a recent survey showed...
Nearly 60% of surveyed managers encounter with drug use in their business bathrooms in...
Drug overdose death rates per year in the United States nearly doubled from 1999 to 2013.
In New York City alone, drug overdose deaths had...
Cardiovascular disease has become the leading cause of death in China
In a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, researchers find that China has a 20-year rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD)...
Elder abuse is under-identified in the US, says study
In the US, elder abuse affects approximately 1 in 10 older adults and has far-reaching bad effects on physical and mental health.
Victims of elder...
Scientists find causes and risk factors for severe lead poisoning in children
Although national and local policies have reduced the prevalence of lead poisoning in the United States, severe cases still occur.
Exposures at blood lead levels...
Prevention is the key: experts urge the public to get vaccinated against influenza
As the weather becomes colder in the fall, people should start thinking about how to prevent the influenza virus, or the flu.
According to the...