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Sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome October 27, 2010

For immediate release: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Boston, MA -- A new study has found that regular consumption of soda…

Poll analysis shows prospective voters for Democratic Congressional Candidates and prospective voters for Republicans hold starkly different views on what the next congress should do about new health care law October 27, 2010

Results Suggest Outcome of 2010 Congressional Elections Will Be Significant for Future Direction of Health Care Legislation For immediate release:…

Using mammography to screen women for breast cancer may be less effective in reducing death rates than previously estimated September 22, 2010

For immediate release: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Boston, MA -- A new study led by Harvard School of Public Health…

Bacteria identified that may lead to inflammatory bowel disease in genetically susceptible individuals September 16, 2010

For immediate release: Thursday, September 16, 2010 Certain bacteria that inhabit the intestine provide the environmental trigger that initiates and…

Medical liability costs in U.S. pegged at 2.4 percent of annual health care spending September 7, 2010

$55.6 Billion Price Tag Large, But Not a Key Driver of Total Health Care Spending For immediate release: September 7,…

Poll: Most Americans aware of egg recall September 3, 2010

Many stopped eating eggs or checked if the eggs in their home were on the recall list For immediate release:…

U.S. hospitals making only modest gains in adoption of electronic health records August 26, 2010

Few Meet Federal Guidelines for "Meaningful Use,” Putting Potential Stimulus Funding at Risk For immediate release: Thursday, August 26, 2010…

Global Health Leaders advocate for expanding cancer care in developing countries August 16, 2010

For immediate release: Monday, August 16, 2010 BOSTON, MA -- Once thought to be a problem primarily in the developed…

Shifting protein sources away from red meats may reduce risk of heart disease in women August 16, 2010

For immediate release: Monday, August 16, 2010 Boston, MA – Eating protein-rich foods other than red meat could play an…

Report proposes new research agenda on pregnancy intentions of HIV-positive women in resource-limited settings July 14, 2010

Stronger Evidence Base Needed for Researchers, Program Implementers, Policymakers and Advocates For immediate release: Tuesday, July 14, 2010 Boston, Massachusetts…