Harvard School Of Public Health (hsph)

This study aims to quickly identify and treat HIV in newborns at high risk. It tests babies at birth using a rapid, on-site test and immediately starts those who are positive on a modern HIV medication called dolutegravir. Researchers will follow these infants for nearly two year…

This study is testing a year-long program that teaches cooking, nutrition, and healthy habits to adults with obesity. The goal is to see if this 'teaching kitchen' approach, combined with health coaching, is practical and helps people improve their diet, exercise, sleep, and weig…

This study is testing whether a mobile health program can help people lower their risk of heart disease. Nearly 1,000 adults in Argentina at high risk for heart problems are participating. The program uses community health workers, a digital screening tool, text message reminders…

This study is testing if starting powerful HIV medication within the first week of life can limit how much of the virus takes hold in a baby's body. The goal is to see if this early treatment could allow children to safely take breaks from medication in the future without the vir…

This study is testing whether a free, long-term home visiting program from nurses helps low-income, first-time mothers have healthier pregnancies and safer children. It enrolled 6,000 eligible pregnant women in South Carolina, with two-thirds receiving the nurse visits and one-th…

This study is testing whether training doulas about endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in everyday products like lotions and shampoos improves their knowledge. The trained doulas then counsel pregnant people on how to avoid these chemicals. Researchers will measure if th…