HSPH in the News Archives
2012
HSPH professor teaches health professionals to be healthy eating role models
April 16, 2012
David Eisenberg, an associate professor at Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School, shared his passion for cooking…
‘Relaxation Revolution’ author Benson says stress-control methods can trigger genetic changes, better health
April 8, 2012
In 1970, Herbert Benson’s book The Relaxation Response described how to use meditation techniques to ease stress. Benson, founder of…
Aging HIV/AIDS survivors place growing demands on health system
April 6, 2012
Being diagnosed with HIV/AIDS is no longer the death sentence it once was. Many HIV/AIDS patients now live long lives, thanks…
Dean Frenk, visiting fellow de Ferranti list key elements of successful health reform in New York Times op-ed
April 5, 2012
As the United States continues to grapple with deep divisions on universal health coverage—as evidenced by reactions to last week’s…
Foods, drinks with flavonoids may reduce risk of Parkinson's Disease
April 4, 2012
Eating foods and drinks that contain flavonoids, such as berries, apples, orange juice, tea, and red wine, may reduce the…
Cancer patients at increased risk for suicide, cardiac deaths
April 4, 2012
Patients diagnosed with cancer have an increased risk of suicide and death from heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular (CVD)…
Climate change topic of inaugural lecture
April 3, 2012
Two Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) faculty members were among a dozen speakers from Harvard’s 12 graduate and professional…
Research team corroborates Darfur abuse allegations
April 3, 2012
After reviewing and analyzing medical records, researchers say they’ve corroborated allegations by Darfur civilians who say they were tortured, sexually…
Benefits of fish outweigh potential risk for individuals who are not pregnant
April 2, 2012
Nutrition experts recommend fish as a healthy protein source that’s packed with beneficial omega-3 fats. But environmental groups have warned…
Global health focus transitions to the elderly, chronic disease
March 28, 2012
Global health needs are evolving from a focus on infectious diseases to chronic disease and from diseases of the young…