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Better Off

The latest from public health experts on how we can all lead healthier lives.

Documentary Interviews Health & Fitness Mental Health Health Nutrition Wellness Science Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 11 days
Average duration
18 minutes
Episodes
189
Years Active
2015 - 2023
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This Week in Health, January 29, 2016: What’s behind the “explosive” spread of Zika virus?

This Week in Health, January 29, 2016: What’s behind the “explosive” spread of Zika virus?

This week’s headlines: A look at what could be behind the “explosive” spread of Zika virus, plus the new link between soy and BPA and what it could mean for women who are trying to get pregnant, and …

00:12:00  |   Fri 29 Jan 2016
Take Two: How does air pollution affect health?

Take Two: How does air pollution affect health?

In our new series, “Take Two,” faculty and researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health provide the lowdown on a compelling, engaging question in global health--think of it as Public He…

00:02:34  |   Mon 25 Jan 2016
Take Two: How do vaccines prevent disease?

Take Two: How do vaccines prevent disease?

In our new series, “Take Two,” faculty and researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health provide the lowdown on a compelling, engaging question in global health--think of it as Public He…

00:02:18  |   Mon 25 Jan 2016
This Week in Health, January 22, 2016: Zika virus, Flint’s water crisis, and concussions in the NFL

This Week in Health, January 22, 2016: Zika virus, Flint’s water crisis, and concussions in the NFL

This week’s headlines: A new travel warning for pregnant women amid rising concerns over the Zika virus, plus a closer look at the dangers posed by lead pipes across the country, and an interview wit…

00:15:50  |   Fri 22 Jan 2016
This Week in Health, January 15, 2016: A new guide to help kids eat healthy

This Week in Health, January 15, 2016: A new guide to help kids eat healthy

In this week’s episode: a new death linked to Ebola just hours after health officials declared that the West African epidemic was over, plus a twist in the battle to finally eradicate polio, and a ne…

00:11:14  |   Fri 15 Jan 2016
Why Public Health: Gaining skills to manage a children's hospital

Why Public Health: Gaining skills to manage a children's hospital

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:01:48  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Why Public Health: Reducing administrative burdens for doctors

Why Public Health: Reducing administrative burdens for doctors

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:02:41  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Why Public Health: Women and health

Why Public Health: Women and health

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:03:03  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Why Public Health: Health policy in developing countries

Why Public Health: Health policy in developing countries

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:02:16  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Why Public Health: Maternal and child health

Why Public Health: Maternal and child health

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:02:37  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Why Public Health: Improving care for vulnerable populations

Why Public Health: Improving care for vulnerable populations

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:03:04  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Why Public Health: Drug safety and mental health

Why Public Health: Drug safety and mental health

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:01:58  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Why Public Health: Community health

Why Public Health: Community health

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:03:17  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Why Public Health: Fighting tuberculosis

Why Public Health: Fighting tuberculosis

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:02:19  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Why Public Health: Reducing cases of colorectal cancer in vulnerable populations

Why Public Health: Reducing cases of colorectal cancer in vulnerable populations

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:03:06  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Why Public Health: Fighting obesity at the molecular level

Why Public Health: Fighting obesity at the molecular level

In our “Why Public Health?” series, we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students to talk about why they chose to enter the field. Listen to hear their stories.

00:02:55  |   Wed 23 Dec 2015
Voices in Leadership: Chelsea Clinton

Voices in Leadership: Chelsea Clinton

The Voices in Leadership webcast discussion series at Harvard T. H Chan School of Public Health invites leaders to speak about their experiences making decisions that affect global health. Watch the …

01:04:58  |   Mon 21 Dec 2015
Voices in Leadership: Atul Gawande

Voices in Leadership: Atul Gawande

The Voices in Leadership webcast discussion series at Harvard T. H Chan School of Public Health invites leaders to speak about their experiences making decisions that affect global health. Watch the …

00:59:28  |   Mon 21 Dec 2015
Voices in Leadership: Paul Farmer

Voices in Leadership: Paul Farmer

The Voices in Leadership webcast discussion series at Harvard T. H Chan School of Public Health invites leaders to speak about their experiences making decisions that affect global health. Watch the …

00:59:35  |   Mon 21 Dec 2015
This Week in Health, Dec. 18, 2015: A disturbing spike in deadly opioid overdoses

This Week in Health, Dec. 18, 2015: A disturbing spike in deadly opioid overdoses

In this week’s episode: a disturbing spike in the number of deadly opioid overdoses in the United States, how big life changes could affect your health insurance, and some simple strategies to battle…

00:12:25  |   Fri 18 Dec 2015
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