HSPH in the News Archives
2011
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…
HSPH researchers pursue risk factors for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
September 15, 2011
Study part of collaborative effort to boost understanding of disorder Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) is among several leading…
Dean Frenk urges action on noncommunicable diseases in poor countries
September 14, 2011
Harvard School of Public Health Dean Julio Frenk said there is a “moral imperative” to prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases…
Veterans Health Administration hospital patients “rebound” as often as patients at private hospitals
September 11, 2011
A new analysis by Medicare has found that patients 65 or older suffering from heart failure, heart attacks, or pneumonia…
Eating fish may lower stroke risk
September 8, 2011
Eating fish a few times a week may be beneficial in lowering stroke risk, according to a new meta-analysis. Researchers…
City of Boston launches ad campaign to curb drinking of sugary beverages
September 7, 2011
On September 6, 2011, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced a $1 million federally funded campaign to encourage young people…
Eat more beans, less white rice, to reduce diabetes risk
September 1, 2011
A new study by HSPH researchers Josiemer Mattei, Frank Hu, and Hannia Campos has found that beans are the far…