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2011

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…

Exercise may lower risk of death for men with prostate cancer January 5, 2011

For immediate release: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Boston, MA – A new study of men with prostate cancer finds that…

2010

Component in common dairy foods may cut diabetes risk December 20, 2010

For immediate release: Monday, December 20, 2010 Boston, MA – Scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and collaborators…

Dean Julio Frenk, Prof. Sue Goldie to discuss Global Health Diplomacy at Havard Kennedy School December 3, 2010

For immediate release: Friday, December 3, 2010 CAMBRIDGE, MA. – A conversation focusing on global health diplomacy featuring the Minister…

Scientists discover molecular "switch" that contributes to cellular aging process November 30, 2010

Discovery could one day lead to new treatments for metabolic diseases For immediate release: November 30, 2010 Boston, MA –…