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Knowing Genetic Makeup May Not Significantly Improve Disease Risk Prediction
For immediate release: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Boston, MA —Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers have found that detailed knowledge about your genetic makeup—the interplay between...
Toxic Mercury, Accumulating In the Arctic, Springs From a Hidden Source
Harvard study finds circumpolar rivers most responsible for high levels of mercury in the Arctic For immediate release: Monday, May 21, 2012 Boston, MA -- Environmental scientists at Harvard have discovered...
Poll: Many Sick Americans Experience Significant Financial Problems And Report Their Care Is Not Well-Managed
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, NPR and Harvard School of Public Health poll measures Americans’ views on costs and quality of medical care For immediate release: Monday, May 21, 2012 Poll...
Simple, Low-Cost Checklist Dramatically Improves Practices of Health Workers During Childbirth
Safe Childbirth Checklist Program Aims to Prevent Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Low-Income Countries For immediate release: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Boston, MA - A new study from Harvard School of...
Harvard School of Public Health to Present Healthy Cup Award to Jamie Oliver
For immediate release: May 8, 2012 Jamie Oliver Boston, MA – Jamie Oliver, the internationally acclaimed chef of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, will be honored by Harvard School of...
Some HDL, or "Good" Cholesterol, May Not Protect Against Heart Disease
For immediate release: Monday, May 7, 2012 Boston, MA – A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers has found that a subclass of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol,...
Harvard School of Public Health Launches Obesity Prevention Website
The Obesity Prevention Source Aims to Help Policymakers and Public Reverse Growing Worldwide Epidemic For immediate release: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Boston, MA - What is causing the obesity epidemic—and...
Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Increase Risk of Hospitalization for Lung, Heart Disease
For immediate release: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Boston, MA – Older adults may be at increased risk of being hospitalized for lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes following long-term...
Positive Feelings May Help Protect Cardiovascular Health
For immediate release: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Boston, MA – Over the last few decades numerous studies have shown negative states, such as depression, anger, anxiety, and hostility, to be...
Summer Temperature Variability May Increase Mortality Risk for Elderly with Chronic Disease
Large Day to Day Variations in Temperature Could Result in Thousands More Deaths Per Year For immediate release: Monday, April 9, 2012 Boston, MA – New research from Harvard School of Public Health...
Use of Common Pesticide Linked to Bee Colony Collapse
For immediate release: Thursday, April 5, 2012 Boston, MA – The likely culprit in sharp worldwide declines in honeybee colonies since 2006 is imidacloprid, one of the most widely used pesticides,...
Routine Mammograms May Result in Significant Overdiagnosis of Invasive Breast Cancer
Late-Stage Disease Incidence Not Reduced by Screening For immediate release: Monday, April 5, 2012 Boston, MA – New Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) research suggests that routine mammography...
No Improvement in Patient Outcomes Seen in Hospitals with Pay-for-Performance Programs
With Pay-for-Performance Expanding Across U.S. Under Affordable Care Act, Policymakers Should Focus on Creating Incentive Program That Works For immediate release: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Boston,...
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Total, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality
For immediate release: Monday, March 12, 2012 Boston, MA -- A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers has found that red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk...
One in Ten Children Face Elevated Risk of Abuse, Future PTSD, Due to Gender Nonconformity
For immediate release: Monday, February 20, 2012 Boston, MA — Children in the U.S. whose activity choices, interests, and pretend play before age 11 fall outside those typically expressed by their...
Whole-Genome Sequencing of 2011 E. Coli Outbreaks in Europe Provides New Insight Into Origins, Spread of Disease
For immediate release: Monday, February 6, 2012 Fenugreek sprouts, source of the E coli outbreak Boston, MA — Using whole-genome sequencing, a team led by researchers from Harvard School of...
Limiting Protein or Certain Amino Acids Before Surgery May Reduce Risk of Surgical Complications
For immediate release: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Left to right: Lauren Robertson, Jordan Gallinetti, James Mitchell, Pedro Mejia, Eylul Harputlugil Boston, MA — Limiting certain essential...
PFCs, Chemicals Widespread in Environment, Linked to Lowered Immune Response to Childhood Vaccinations
For immediate release: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Boston, MA — A new study finds that perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), widely used in manufactured products such as non-stick cookware, waterproof...
Nicotine Replacement Therapies May Not Be Effective in Helping People Quit Smoking
For immediate release: Monday, January 9, 2012 Boston, MA – Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) designed to help people stop smoking, specifically nicotine patches and nicotine gum, do not appear...
A Muffin Makeover: Dispelling the Low-Fat-Is-Healthy Myth
Low-Fat Approach to Eating Hasn’t Reduced Obesity or Made People Healthier New Recipes for Healthier Muffins Using Whole Grains, Healthy Fats For immediate release: Thursday, January 12,...
