HSPH in the News Archives
2011
U.S. must focus health resources on high-value care to control rising health care spending
August 26, 2011
Public policy officials grappling with the nation’s budget deficit should address the health care system’s inefficient use of expensive medical…
Pinpointing health risk factors: tricky business
August 25, 2011
Pinpointing associations between risk factors and particular health effects is tricky, says Karin Michels, associate professor of epidemiology at Harvard…
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…