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Date: August 12, 2016 at 10:24:19 AM EDT
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Update News from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health   Study shows risks of processed and red meats, benefits of plant proteins New research finds that a higher intake of red meat, especially processed versions, was linked to a higher risk of death, while a higher protein intake from plant foods carried a lower risk.   How Obamacare is improving health for low-income adults After Medicaid coverage was expanded under the Affordable Care Act in their states, low-income adults in Kentucky and Arkansas reported higher quality care and improved health.   Parents helping parents fight obesity in preschoolers Researchers at Harvard Chan School are collaborating with Head Start parents and staffers in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville to develop a program that will help low-income parents develop healthy eating habits and healthy behaviors in their children.   Targeting environmental health disparities A new joint research center with the Boston University School of Public Health will focus on how air pollution, weather, and housing conditions can affect health.   Free online course will focus on humanitarian aid A new HarvardX online course beginning August 30 will explore the principles guiding humanitarian response to modern emergencies as well as the challenges faced by responders when providing aid.   Why do children become stunted? A new study adds surprising new evidence to the link between parental education and stunting. August 12, 2016 Listen: Zika and the Rio Olympics Marcia Castro, associate professor of demography, explains why the threat of Zika at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics is actually quite low. In the news Testicular cancer outcomes may be worse for uninsured or those on Medicaid Atul Gawande on surgery, writing, health policy—and more Poll: Most in U.S. OK with late-term abortions if Zika harms fetus Zika infections in Miami prompt CDC travel advisory Fusobacteria use a special sugar-binding protein to bind to colon tumors Gymnasts exposed to flame retardants in foam safety equipment We have changed Update to a weekly publication issued Friday mornings. Give us your thoughts by clicking "Contact Us" or sending a message to [log in to unmask]. Quick links: Home page | Give | Latest news coverage | Calendar Download our app for iPhone and Android | Read Harvard Public Health on e-reader Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health | 90 Smith Street, Fourth Floor | Boston, MA 02120 Unsubscribe | Contact us

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