HSPH in the News Archives
2011
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…
Mass graves documented in Sudan, says Harvard Humanitarian Initiative-affiliated Satellite Sentinel Project
July 14, 2011
The Satellite Sentinel Project has revealed visual evidence of mass graves in Sudan's South Kordofan, near the border of the…
Nutrition news: Mediterraneans abandon their famous diet
July 14, 2011
Italians, Greeks, and Spaniards are getting heavier, in spite of the fact that their countries are home to the Mediterranean…
Secondhand smoke may cause mental health problems in children
July 11, 2011
Living in a household with secondhand smoke may increase children’s odds of developing certain neurobehavioral disorders, such as learning disabilities…
Nutrition news: Hold the salt, pass the potassium
July 11, 2011
Too much salt paired with too little potassium may increase people’s risk of mortality, according to a study co-authored by…