HSPH in the News Archives
2011
HSPH AIDS Initiative newsletter features Q&A with Prof. Max Essex, profile of researcher Vladimir Novitsky
August 25, 2011
The HAI Spotlight Summer 2011 issue, produced by the Harvard School of Public Health AIDS Initiative includes the following stories:…
Vitamin A supplement programs improve child survival
August 25, 2011
Further research needed on more frequent supplementation and alternative dosing approaches, says HSPH’s Fawzi Vitamin A supplementation is an “important…
Malaria resurgence concerns researchers
August 18, 2011
A resurgence of malaria in parts of Africa is raising questions about whether current control mechanisms are failing. It could…
Population explosion demands thoughtful response
August 17, 2011
With the world’s population projected to reach a staggering 9.3 billion by 2050, it’s imperative that there be a thoughtful…
New computer model system shown effective in toxicology testing
August 17, 2011
Tests link DDT exposure to asthma, possibly autism A new environmental toxicity study by a Harvard School of Public Health…
Depression linked to stroke risk in women
August 11, 2011
A new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers reports a 29%…
Don't just eat in moderation, make better food choices, HSPH researcher says
August 3, 2011
Eating in moderation, cutting calories, and avoiding fatty foods isn’t enough to prevent weight gain; rather, it’s important to pay…
Heart disease: A little exercise goes a long way
August 1, 2011
Even a small amount of exercise may significantly lower your risk of getting heart disease, according to a new study…
School obesity-prevention program may reduce medical costs
August 1, 2011
School-based programs that teach middle schoolers about healthy foods, encourage less TV and other screen time, and urge more physical…
Stiffer air pollution regulations crucial, HSPH's Schwartz tells congressional committee
July 26, 2011
Air pollution expert Joel Schwartz told a Congressional subcommittee on July 26, 2011, that new EPA regulations aimed at reducing…