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Mercury on the rise in endangered Pacific seabirds April 18, 2011

For immediate release: April 18, 2011 Boston, MA – Using 120 years of feathers from natural history museums in the…

When it comes to quality, new poll shows Americans give U.S. health care low grades April 12, 2011

Those with incomes less than $50,000 most likely to view the quality of their care as low Princeton, N.J. –…

Study finds no association between mercury exposure and risk of cardiovascular disease March 23, 2011

For immediate release: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Boston, MA – Although research has shown that eating fish, which is rich…

Study shows ibuprofen may reduce risk of developing Parkinson's Disease March 2, 2011

For immediate release: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Boston, MA – A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)…

Study finds Blacks more likely to be readmitted to hospitals after discharge February 25, 2011

For immediate release: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Boston, MA – Elderly black patients were more likely to be readmitted to…

Little historical evidence to support cutting global health aid during recessions February 25, 2011

For immediate release: February 25, 2011 Boston, MA – The World Bank and World Health Organization have voiced fears that…

Obesity has doubled since 1980, major global analysis of risk factors reveals February 3, 2011

Study shows western high-income countries have achieved impressive progress in lowering hypertension and cholesterol For immediate release: Thursday, February 3,…

Secondhand smoke laws may reduce childhood ear infections January 27, 2011

For immediate release: Thursday, January 27, 2011 Boston, MA -- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers and colleagues from…

Americans remain divided over health reform with an uptick in public opposition as GOP ramped up repeal campaign January 25, 2011

As Many Americans Would Like To Keep or Expand Health Reform Law As Would Like To Repeal Or Replace It,…

Violence against mothers linked to 1.8 million female infant and child deaths in India January 5, 2011

For immediate release: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Boston, MA -- The deaths of 1.8 million female infants and children in…