Big Data and Health: A Primer
By Makda Zewde, NPHR Editor You’ve probably noticed some hype surrounding the term “big data” in recent years. The concept is relatively new in human history; an [...]
breast cancer
Public Health in the News (6/4/17 – 6/10/17)
By Grace Bellinger – Blog Editor Global New European study finds that pregnancy can be considered safe for breast cancer survivors. Puerto Rico has announced that their [...]
Public Health in the News (4/9/17 – 4/15/17)
By Grace Bellinger – Blog Editor Global Podoconiosis outbreak in Uganda caused by walking barefoot in volcanic soil, rather than worms. Yellow fever outbreak in rural [...]
Public Health in the News – October 25, 2015
Global Japan has reported the first possible case of a cancer death resulting from cleanup of the Fukushima disaster. The plague may have affected humans as early as 3000 [...]
Public Health in the News – April 26, 2015
Global The biggest science news story to come out in a long time: Chinese scientists reported that they edited the DNA of human embryos. Carl Zimmer provides a great summary [...]
Public Health in the News – November 30, 2014
Global The burden of tuberculosis in pregnant women is substantial. A new study in the Lancet shows how maternal care services could provide an important platform for [...]
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