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Some HDL, or "Good" Cholesterol, May Not Protect Against Heart Disease
May 7, 2012
Researchers have found that a subclass of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the so-called “good” cholesterol, may not protect against coronary heart disease (CHD) and in fact may be harmful.
Harvard School of Public Health Launches Obesity Prevention Website
May 2, 2012
The new website aims to give the public, health professionals, public health practitioners, business and community leaders, and policymakers quick and easy access to science-based information about obesity's causes, its dire consequences, and what can and must be done to turn back obesity's global spread.
Long-term Exposure to Air Pollution May Increase Risk of Hospitalization for Lung, Heart Disease
April 17, 2012
It is the first study to look at the link between long-term effects of exposure to fine particles in the air and rates of hospital admissions.
Postive Feelings May Help Protect Cardiovascular Health
April 17, 2012
Researchers found that positive psychological well-being appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events.
Summer Temperature Variability May Increase Mortality Risk for Elderly with Chronic Disease
April 9, 2012
Use of Common Pesticide Linked to Bee Colony Collapse
April 5, 2012
Routine Mammograms May Result in Significant Overdiagnosis of Invasive Breast Cancer
April 2, 2012
No Improvement in Patient Outcomes Seen in Hospitals with Pay-for-Performance Programs
March 28, 2012
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Total, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality
March 12, 2012
One in Ten Children Face Elevated Risk of Abuse, Future PTSD, Due to Gender Nonconformity
February 20, 2012
Whole-Genome Sequencing of E. Coli Outbreaks in Europe in 2011 Provides New Insight Into Origins, Spread of Disease
February 6, 2012
Limiting Protein or Certain Amino Acids Before Surgery May Reduce Risk of Surgical Complications
January 25, 2012
PFCs, Chemicals Widespread in Environment, Linked to Lowered Immune Response to Childhood Vaccinations
January 24, 2012
A Muffin Makeover: Dispelling the Low-Fat-Is-Healthy Myth
January 13, 2012
Nicotine Replacement Therapies May Not be Effective in Helping People Quit Smoking
January 9, 2012
Survey Finds Little Support Among Americans for Decisions That Limit Use of High-Cost Prescription Drugs and Treatment
December 22, 2011
Scientists Uncover Evidence on How Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Cells Form
December 15, 2011
Overall Hospital Admission Rates in U.S. Linked with High Rates of Readmission
December 14, 2011
Rotating Night Shift Work Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women
December 6, 2011
End to 30-Year War Against AIDS in Sight
November 29, 2011
Consuming Canned Soup Linked to Greatly Elevated Levels of the Chemical BPA
November 22, 2011
Readily Available, Affordable Cancer Interventions Could Decrease Deaths, Improve Lives of Millions in Developing Countries
October 28, 2011
Policy Makers Should Prepare for Major Uncertainties with Medicaid Expansion
October 27, 2011
Exposure to BPA, Chemical Used to Make Plastics, Before Birth Linked to Behavioral, Emotional Problems in Young Girls
October 24, 2011
Retirees and Those Near Retirement Have Different Views of Golden Years
September 27, 2011
Harvard School of Public Health Awarded $20 Million CDC Grant to Study HIV Prevention in Botswana
September 20, 2011
Harvard Researchers Launch Healthy Eating Plate
September 14, 2011
Harvard School of Public Health Awarded $12 Million Grant to Improve Global Maternal Health
September 7, 2011
Government-Led Efforts Targeting Eating Habits of Children Needed to Curb Worldwide Obesity Epidemic
August 25, 2011
Red Meat Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
August 10, 2011
