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

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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 even more good news about coffee.

Take Two: How does air pollution affect health? Jan 25, 2016

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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 Health 101.

Take Two: How do vaccines prevent disease? Jan 25, 2016

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

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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 with an expert studying head injuries in the NFL.

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

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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 new guide that can help kids eat healthier and stay active.

Why Public Health: Gaining skills to manage a children's hospital Dec 23, 2015

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