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Poll Finds Three Quarters of Parents Who Tried to Get H1N1 Vaccine for Their Children Have Gotten It
More than a third of parents overall do not expect to get H1N1 vaccine for kids; concerns about safety the major factor For immediate release: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Boston, MA – A new poll...
Poll: Travelers Taking Significantly More Precautions Against H1N1 and Seasonal Flu on Trips This Year, Citing Public Health Advice on Sneezing and Hand Sanitizing
Concern is Highest About Contracting Flu in Airplanes Compared to Other Transportation Modes For immediate release: Thursday, December 10, 2009 Boston, MA – As the holiday season approaches with...
Severity of H1N1 Flu in U.S. During Current Flu Season May Be Less Than Feared
Burden of Disease May Fall on Young Children and Non-Elderly Adults For immediate release: Monday, December 7, 2009 Boston, MA—A new study from researchers at the UK Medical Research Council...
Harvard School of Public Health Honors The New York Times for "Distinguished Journalism in Public Health," Citing Series on Distracted Driving
For immediate release: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Boston, MA -- The Harvard School of Public Health’s Center for Health Communication will honor The New York Times for “distinguished journalism...
In Letter, Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Expert Offers National Family Physician Group No-Cost Alternative to Funding from Coca-Cola to Develop Consumer Education Content on Beverages and Sweeteners
Free Link to Science-based Content on HSPH’s Popular Nutrition Source Website Suggested For immediate release: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Boston, MA -- Leading Harvard School of Public Health...
Poll Finds Two-thirds of Parents and High-Priority Adults Who Tried to Get H1N1 Vaccine Were Unable to Get It
Most Who Tried and Didn’t Get It Say They Will Try Again For immediate release: Friday, November 6, 2009 Boston, MA— A new national poll from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers...
New Analysis Shows Public Support for Health Reform Ultimately Dependent on Impact on Individuals
D.C. debate focus on large-scale policy changes may miss the public’s chief concern For immediate release: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Boston, MA -- In a new analysis of recent and historical...
Poll: Three-Fourths of Massachusetts Physicians Support Continuing State's Health Reform Law
Three Years Into Implementation, Docs Rate State's Health Care System Positively For immediate release: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Washington, D.C. -- A study published in today's...
Stephen Lagakos, International Leader in Biostatistics and AIDS Research, Dies
For immediate release: October 13, 2009 Boston, MA -- Stephen Lagakos, an international leader in biostatistics and AIDS research and professor of biostatistics at the Harvard School of Public Health...
Two HSPH Professors Honored with Election to Institute of Medicine for their Scientific Contributions
For immediate release: Monday, October 12, 2009 Boston, MA -- Two members of the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) faculty have been elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), a national resource...
Vaccinating Boys Against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Not Cost-Effective
Cervical Cancer Prevention Efforts Should Prioritize Vaccinating Pre-Adolescent Girls and Continued Cervical Cancer Screening For immediate release: Thursday, October 8, 2009 Boston, MA...
Republic of Cyprus Commits $8.8 Million to the Harvard School of Public Health to Strengthen Public Health Partnership in Cyprus
For immediate release: Monday, October 5, 2009 Boston, MA - The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) signed an agreement on October 2, 2009, to...
Survey Finds Just 40% of Adults "Absolutely Certain" They Will Get H1N1 Vaccine
51% of Parents "Absolutely Certain" to Get It for Their Children Major Reasons People Saying "No" or "Maybe" to Vaccine Include Belief They Are at Low Risk of Illness...
New NPR/Kaiser/Harvard Poll Examines Public's Views of the Role of Health Care Interest Groups in the Health Care Debate
For immediate release: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 A new survey conducted jointly by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and the Harvard School of Public Health examines the public's views and...
Obesity in Mid-Life Reduces the Chance of Healthy Survival in Women
For immediate release: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Boston, MA -- A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) researchers has found that, among a...
Fifty-nine Percent Support Massachusetts Landmark 2006 Health Reform Law
Public Divided Over Whether Current Program Will Be Affordable in Future For immediate release: Monday, September 28, 2009 Boston, MA--A new poll by the Harvard School of Public Health and...
New Research Reveals the Ancestral Populations of India and Their Relationships to Modern Groups
International effort is the first genome-scale analysis of diverse Indian groups For immediate release: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Hyderabad, India; Cambridge and Boston, USA--In a study...
HSPH-Led Team Discovers Protective Cellular Process in ALS Disease in Mice, Hinting at New Therapeutic Approach
Boston, MA -- When Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) scientists disabled a specific protein in mice that were genetically prone to develop ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), they expected -- based on...
Link Found Between Common Sexual Infection and Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
For immediate release: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Boston, MA--A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers has found a strong association...
Four-Fifths of Businesses Foresee Severe Problems Maintaining Operations If Significant H1N1 Flu Outbreak
Employees Will Face Challenges As Few Businesses Offer Paid Leave to Care for Sick Family Members For immediate release: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Boston, MA--In a national survey...
High Levels of Lead in Bone Associated With Increased Risk of Death from Cardiovascular Disease in Men
For immediate release: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Boston, MA -- Growing evidence shows that exposure to lead in the environment is associated with cardiovascular disease, including increased risk...
Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics to Be Established at HSPH to Model Factors Involved in Infectious Disease Spread and Intervention
For immediate release: Thursday, September 3, 2009 Boston, MA -- A new center that will focus on mathematical modeling of drug resistance, seasonal infectious diseases, and intervention allocation...
Harvard School of Public Health Professor Barry R. Bloom Named Recipient of National Award for Contributions to Understanding Immune Responses to Infectious Diseases
For immediate release: September 2, 2009Boston, MA -- Barry R. Bloom, Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor and Joan L. and Julius H. Jacobson Professor of Public Health at the Harvard School...
National Survey Finds Six in Ten Americans Believe Serious Outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) Likely in Fall/Winter
Some Parents Predict Substantial Financial Impacts For immediate release: July 15, 2009 Boston, MA--As part of a series about Americans' response to the H1N1 flu outbreak, the Harvard...
Brazil Proves Developing Countries Can Use Generic Medicines to Fight HIV/AIDS Epidemic
For immediate release: June 14, 2009 Boston, MA -- Brazil's nearly two-decade effort to treat people living with HIV and AIDS shows that developing countries can successfully combat the epidemic....
Prominent Bioinformatics Expert to Join Harvard School of Public Health Faculty and Become Chair of Dana-Farber Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology
For immediate release: July 9, 2009 Boston, MA -- Giovanni Parmigiani, PhD, a noted leader in applying bioinformatics tools to cancer studies and medical decision-making, has been appointed professor...
Environmental Health Biostatistician whose Work Has Impacted Air Pollution Regulation Joins Harvard School of Public Health
For immediate release: July 9, 2009 Boston, MA -- Francesca Dominici, PhD, a biostatistican whose work has affected air pollution regulation, has joined the faculty of the Harvard School of Public...
Jeremiah Mead, Architect of Respiratory Mechanics Field, Dies
For immediate release: July 7, 2009 Boston, MA -- Jeremiah (Jere) Mead, architect of the field of respiratory mechanics and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard...
Based on New Study, Tobacco Control Researchers Call on FDA to Require Complete Disclosure from Tobacco Companies of Changes Made to Cigarettes
Study Finds That Tobacco Companies Changed Ingredients, Design of Cigarettes Without Alerting Smokers For immediate release: Friday, June 19, 2009 Boston, MA -- As President Obama prepares...
D. Mark Hegsted, National Force in Science of Human Nutrition, Dies
For immediate release: June 19, 2009 Boston, MA -- D. Mark Hegsted, who was instrumental in the development of the federal "Dietary Guidelines for Americans," died on Tuesday, June 16,...
HSPH Assistant Professor to Serve as Co-Principal Investigator of Center in Guatemala to Combat Cardiovascular Disease
Effort Part of 'Center of Excellence' Network Supported by NHLBI For immediate release: Thursday, June 11, 2009 Boston, MA -- Eduardo Villamor, Assistant Professor of International...
BPA, Chemical Used to Make Plastics, Found to Leach from Polycarbonate Drinking Bottles Into Humans
Exposure to BPA May Have Harmful Health Effects For immediate release: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Boston, MA -- A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that...
Study Finding Genetic Links to Age of First Menstrual Period and Menopause May Add to Prevention Efforts against Cancer, Osteoporosis, and Heart Disease
Boston, MA -- Newly identified gene variants associated with the age at which females experience their first menstrual period and the onset of menopause may help shed light on the prevention of breast...
Survey Finds Many Americans Have Taken Steps to Protect Themselves Against H1N1
Most Are Following News About the Outbreak Closely For immediate release: May 8, 2009 Boston, MA -- As part of a series about Americans' response to the H1N1 flu outbreak, the Harvard...
Survey Finds Nearly Half of Americans Concerned They or Their Family May Get Sick from Swine Flu
For immediate release: Friday, May 1, 2009 Boston, MA--Following the declaration of a public health emergency due to the new H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, the Harvard Opinion Research...
In a Flu Pandemic, First Using Small Stockpile of Secondary Drug Could Delay Resistance to Primary Stockpiled Medication
For immediate release: Thursday, April 30, 2009 Boston, MA -- In a global influenza pandemic, small stockpiles of a secondary flu medication -- if used early in local outbreaks -- could extend...
Former Surgeon General David Satcher Receives Richmond Award for Work on Disparities, Mental Illness, and Improving Sexual Health of Youth
Award Is Highest Honor from Harvard School of Public Health For immediate release: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Boston, MA -- David Satcher, MD, PhD, the 16th Surgeon General of the...
Smoking, High Blood Pressure and Being Overweight Top Three Preventable Causes of Death in the U.S.
New Study Finds Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths Each Year Due to Dietary, Lifestyle and Metabolic Risk Factors For immediate release: Monday, April 27, 2009 Boston, MA - Smoking,...
Majority of New Cases of Diabetes in Older U.S. Adults Could Be Prevented by Following Modestly Healthier Lifestyles
For immediate release: Monday, April 27, 2009 Boston, MA -- Even as science searches for more clues about the causes of diabetes and medications to prevent it, the vast majority of new cases of...
New NPR/Kaiser/Harvard Survey Examines the Public's Views and Experiences with Nation's Health Care System, Including Attitudes Towards Health Care Delivery Reforms
For immediate release: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Boston, MA -- As President Obama and the U.S. Congress continue health care reform discussions, a new survey, The Public and the Health Care Delivery System,...
Study Suggests Inter-generational Transfer of Poor Health From Mother to Child in India
Maternal Height Associated with Child Mortality and Growth Failure For immediate release: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Boston, MA-Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)...
Nutrition Experts Propose New Class of Low-Sugar Beverages to Reduce Role of Sugary Drink Consumption In Obesity and Diabetes Epidemics
The Nutrition Source Website Offers Recommendations for Beverage Manufacturers, Government, Others For immediate release: Monday, April 20, 2009 Boston, MA -- Strong evidence developed...
Study Finds U.S. Hospitals Extremely Slow to Adopt Electronic Health Records, Citing Cost
Money Targeted for Health Technology In Stimulus Package May Help, but Widespread Adoption a Long Way Away For immediate release: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Boston, MA - There is broad consensus...
Prof. Howard Koh Nominated Assistant Secretary for Health in HHS
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Boston, MA -- President Barack Obama announced today his intent to nominate Dr. Howard Koh, the Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the...
Newly Identified Genetic Variants Found to Increase Breast Cancer Risk
For immediate release: Sunday, March 29, 2009 Boston, MA -- A large-scale effort to identify genetic markers of breast cancer has uncovered two common genetic variants that increase risk of the disease...
Study Finds Republicans Report Better Health Than Democrats
For immediate release: March 5, 2009 Boston, MA -- A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) finds that individuals who identify themselves as Republicans report lower rates...
Diets That Reduce Calories Lead to Weight Loss, Regardless of Carbohydrate, Protein or Fat Content
Long-Term Study Shows That Attending Counseling Sessions Also Key to Promoting Weight Loss For immediate release: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Boston, MA -- Many popular...
Following Peanut Product Recall, Six in Ten Americans Taking Steps to Reduce Their Risk of Getting Sick
Many Mistakenly Believe Recall Involves National Brands of Peanut Butter and Are Not Aware of the Range of Products Involved For immediate release: February 13, 2009 Survey Data Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /*...
BYU-HSPH Study Shows That Americans Owe Five Months Of Their Lives To Cleaner Air
For immediate release: January 21, 2009 A new study by researchers at Brigham Young University and Harvard School of Public Health shows that average life expectancy in 51 U.S. cities increased...
PBS Series on Health Disparities Featuring HSPH Faculty and Alumni Wins Broadcast Journalism Equivalent of Pulitzer Prize
For immediate release: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Boston, MA -- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) faculty and alumni are featured in a PBS series on health disparities selected for an Alfred...
Statement of Support for AIDS Doctors Detained by Iranian Authorities
For immediate release: Thursday, January 15, 2009 Boston, MA -- Julio Frenk, Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health, today expressed "the continuing concern and distress of the public...
Health Provisions Among Public's Top Priorities For Economic Stimulus
Health Reform Rated Among Top Priorities For New President And Congress, Insurance Regulations Stand Out For Broad Bipartisan Support Initial Positive Reaction To Many Key Elements Of Health...
Hospital Pilot Sites Demonstrate Surgical Safety Checklist Drops Deaths and Complications by More Than One Third
Dramatic Findings Spur Effort at Rapid Implementation in Most American Hospitals; Nationwide Programs Already Established in Four Countries For immediate release: Wednesday, January...
Harvard School of Public Health Economist David Bloom Selected for Group of Global Health Research Experts
For immediate release: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Boston, MA - David Bloom, a well-known health economist and demographer who has helped develop and popularize the notion that "health makes...