Yearly Archives: 2011
2011
Harvard School of Public Health awarded $20 million CDC grant to study HIV prevention in Botswana
September 20, 2011
For immediate release: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Boston, MA — A new four-year, $20 million grant from the U.S. Centers…
Harvard researchers launch Healthy Eating Plate
September 14, 2011
Guide to Eating a Healthy Meal Based on Latest Science Addresses Shortcomings in U.S. Government’s MyPlate For immediate release: Wednesday,…
Harvard School of Public Health awarded $12 million grant to improve global maternal health
September 7, 2011
For immediate release: September 7, 2011 Boston, MA -- A new three-year, $12 million grant from the Bill & Melinda…
Government-led efforts targeting eating habits of children needed to curb worldwide obesity epidemic
August 25, 2011
Tax on Sugary Drinks, Limits on Marketing to Children Among Cost-effective Strategies For immediate release: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 6:30…
Red meat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
August 10, 2011
Processed Red Meats Especially Boost Risk For immediate release: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Boston, MA – A new study by…
Boston High School students drinking fewer sugary beverages
August 9, 2011
Following school district policy change, students drank fewer sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks For immediate release: Tuesday, August 9,…
HSPH awarded $10 million grant to study obesity-cancer link
August 4, 2011
For immediate release: August 4, 2011 Boston, MA – Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has been awarded a 5-year…
World population to surpass 7 billion in 2011
July 28, 2011
Explosive Population Growth Means Challenges for Developing Nations For immediate release: Thursday, July 28, 2011 Boston, MA - Global population…
Harvard School of Public Health receives $14.1 million grant to reduce maternal, infant deaths in India
July 26, 2011
Four-Year Study to Test Effectiveness of WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist For immediate release: July 26, 2011 Boston, MA – Harvard…
International survey highlights great public desire to seek early diagnosis of Alzheimer's
July 20, 2011
Results from Europe and U.S. highlight interest in early diagnosis despite wide fear of and familiarity with the condition For…