Featured News Archives
2011
Moderate alcohol intake may decrease men's risk for type 2 diabetes
February 15, 2011 Middle-aged men who drink alcohol only occasionally appear to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes…
Guns and politics: David Hemenway takes aim at gun violence
January 30, 2011 David Hemenway is Professor of Health Policy and Director of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center. He…
Treating depression in HIV-positive patients improves treatment adherence and viral outcome, study shows
December 9, 2010 -- A team of researchers led by a Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) postdoctoral research fellow…
Killing deer not the answer to reducing Lyme Disease, says HSPH scientist
November 23, 2010 -- Andover and Dover are among towns in Massachusetts and throughout New England that introduced or expanded…
Symposium honors memory, accomplishments of former HSPH Professor Stephen Lagakos
November 3, 2010 -- HSPH faculty, staff, students, former colleagues and guests gathered for a day-long symposium on October 22,…
HSPH Key Partner in U.S. Program to Improve Medical Education, Clinical and Research Capacity in Africa
November 3, 2010 -- Harvard School of Public Health is a partner in a recently awarded $130 million program announced…
Chemical compounds emitted from common household paints and cleaners increase risks of asthma and allergies in children
October 22, 2010 -- Young children whose bedrooms had high concentrations of fumes emitted from common household water-based cleaners and…
Study identifies more effective antiretroviral treatments for HIV-positive women in Africa
October 21, 2010 -- An international study led by Shahin Lockman, assistant professor in immunology and infectious diseases at HSPH…
HSPH awarded four-year, $10.5 million grant for research on genetic risk for breast cancer
October 15, 2010 -- David Hunter, Dean for Academic Affairs and Vincent L. Gregory Professor in Cancer Prevention, is the…