HSPH in the News Archives
2011
Minimizing the risk of infections at the gym
October 5, 2011
Staph, funguses, wart viruses, cold and flu bugs—all are lurking at the gym, according to William Hanage, HSPH associate professor…
Vigorous exercise linked to higher vitamin D levels, lower heart disease risk
October 4, 2011
It’s long been known that vigorous exercise lowers heart disease risk. Now, new research from the Harvard School of Public…
Should health professionals have coaches?
October 3, 2011
Tennis pros and opera singers benefit from coaching, so why not doctors and other professionals? Atul Gawande, associate professor in…
Rising health care costs mean lower wages
October 1, 2011
Over the past decade, employers have cut back on wage increases in order to cover the ever-increasing cost of health…
Study raises questions about 'double malnutrition' theory
September 28, 2011
It has been thought that both underweight and overweight people co-exist in low- and middle-income countries, especially among low socioeconomic…
Research from HSPH’s Goldie showed inexpensive techniques to combat cervical cancer cost-effective
September 27, 2011
The New York Times reported on September 27, 2011 that health care workers in Thailand are using vinegar and topical…
Drinking coffee may decrease depression risk in women
September 26, 2011
A new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that, among women, drinking coffee may reduce…
Low-income countries committing to improving health of mothers and children
September 25, 2011
The World Health Organization’s Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health, chaired by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) Dean…
New study finds stronger link between depression and stroke
September 21, 2011
Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston have published a new…
Student team documents health conditions on isolated Idjwi island
September 21, 2011
A team of seven Harvard graduate students, including four recent HSPH alumni, have released the findings of an innovative health…