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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Appoints Four New Members to Health Advisory Board
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has appointed four new members to its Health Advisory Board. Robert Carr, William Clarke III, Kathleen Ludwig, and Stephen Moore will bring their expertise and insights to the 35-member board,...
6/18/2013 10:00 AM EDT
Community-Based Programs May Help Prevent Childhood Obesity
When it comes to confronting childhood obesity, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health conclude that community-based approaches are important. A systematic review of childhood obesity prevention programs found that...
6/17/2013 3:15 PM EDT
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Enrolling Students to MPH Degree Program in India
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in cooperation with the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), will be enrolling students to its Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program in Jaipur, India, beginning in fall 2013.
6/13/2013 10:00 AM EDT
Researchers Identify a New Mechanism of TB Drug Resistance
A recent study, led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, has identified a new mechanism for PZA-resistance, which provides new insight into the how this mysterious drug works....
6/12/2013 12:25 PM EDT
Fetal Neuromaturation Associated with Mother’s Exposure to DDT and Other Environmental Contaminants
A study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has for the first time found that a mother’s higher exposure to some common environmental contaminants was associated with more frequent and vigorous fetal motor...
6/11/2013 10:00 AM EDT
Nutrition During First 1,000 Days of Life Crucial for Childhood and Economic Development
A new Lancet series on maternal and childhood nutrition finds that over 3 million children die every year of malnutrition—accounting for nearly half of all child deaths under 5. Along with state-of-the-art global estimates on the long-term burden...
6/3/2013 10:55 AM EDT
Treating Sexual Violence in War-Torn Countries
In conflict-ridden countries around the world, rape and other forms of sexual violence are being used as weapons of war. In these settings, treatment services for victims are limited. A trial found an evidence-based group psychotherapy treatment for...
6/3/2013 5:00 AM EDT
Obese Patients Trust Diet Advice from Overweight Physicians More than Normal Weight Physicians
New study indicates overweight and obese patients trust weight-related counseling from overweight physicians more than normal weight physicians and patients seeing an obese primary care physician were more likely to perceive weight-related stigma
6/4/2013 1:45 PM EDT
Johns Hopkins Gun Violence and Gun Policy Expert Available to Discuss Colorado Shooting
7/20/2012 11:50 AM EDT
International AIDS Conference Experts and Story Suggestions
The XIX International AIDS Conference is coming to Washington, D.C., July 22-27. It is the first time in 22 years the conference will be held in the U.S.
7/9/2012 12:20 PM EDT
Johns Hopkins Public Health Experts Available to Discuss Affordable Care Act
Public health experts to address complexities of Affordable Care Act.
3/26/2012 11:00 AM EDT
