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Study suggests inter-generational transfer of poor health from mother to child in India April 21, 2009

Maternal Height Associated with Child Mortality and Growth Failure For immediate release: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Boston, MA-Researchers at the…

Nutrition experts propose new class of low-sugar beverages to reduce role of sugary drink consumption in obesity and diabetes epidemics April 20, 2009

The Nutrition Source Website Offers Recommendations for Beverage Manufacturers, Government, Others For immediate release: Monday, April 20, 2009 Boston, MA…

Newly identified genetic variants found to increase breast cancer risk March 29, 2009

Boston, MA -- A large-scale effort to identify genetic markers of breast cancer has uncovered two common genetic variants that…

Study finds U.S. hospitals extremely slow to adopt electronic health records, citing cost March 25, 2009

Money Targeted for Health Technology In Stimulus Package May Help, but Widespread Adoption a Long Way Away For immediate release:…

Prof. Howard Koh nominated assistant secretary for health in HHS March 25, 2009

For immediate release: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Boston, MA -- President Barack Obama announced today his intent to nominate Dr. Howard…

Study finds Republicans report better health than Democrats March 5, 2009

For immediate release: March 5, 2009 Boston, MA -- A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)…

Diets that reduce calories lead to weight loss, regardless of carbohydrate, protein or fat content February 25, 2009

Long-Term Study Shows That Attending Counseling Sessions Also Key to Promoting Weight Loss For immediate release: Wednesday, February 25, 2009…

Following peanut product recall, six in ten Americans taking steps to reduce their risk of getting sick February 13, 2009

Many Mistakenly Believe Recall Involves National Brands of Peanut Butter and Are Not Aware of the Range of Products Involved…

PBS series on health disparities featuring HSPH faculty and alumni wins broadcast journalism equivalent of Pulitzer Prize January 21, 2009

For immediate release: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Boston, MA -- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) faculty and alumni are…

BYU-HSPH study shows that Americans owe five months of their lives to cleaner air January 21, 2009

For immediate release: January 21, 2009 A new study by researchers at Brigham Young University and Harvard School of Public…