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More than two billion people worldwide lack access to surgical services June 30, 2010

Operating Theatres and Essential Surgical Equipment Often Unavailable in Developing Regions For immediate release: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Boston, MA…

Bicycling, brisk walking help women control weight June 28, 2010

Researchers Call for More Bike-Friendly Environments to Combat Obesity For immediate release: Monday, June 28, 2010 Boston, MA— Premenopausal women who…

Employers took many measures to protect employees and avoid business impact of H1N1 flu outbreak June 19, 2010

For immediate release: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Boston, MA – In response to the H1N1 flu, most employees at U.S. businesses…

Puffing in public housing poses serious health risks to tenants June 16, 2010

Researchers examine risks and consequences of cigarette smoking to all inhabitants of multiple-unit housing; challenge status quo BOSTON, MA --…

AIDS drug combinations given to pregnant women block 99 percent of HIV transmission to breastfed babies June 16, 2010

Findings in Botswana Study Suggest Women Taking Antiretroviral Drug Combinations Can Breastfeed Safely For immediate release: Wednesday, June 16, 2010…

Replacing white rice with brown rice or other whole grains may reduce diabetes risk June 14, 2010

For immediate release: Monday, June 14, 2010 Boston, MA—In a new study, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)…

Smoke-free air laws effective at protecting children from secondhand smoke June 7, 2010

No Protection Found for Children Exposed to Secondhand Smoke in Homes For immediate release: Monday, June 7, 2010 Boston, MA—Researchers at…

Review of H1N1 polls shows key reasons most Americans skipped vaccine were worries about its safety and lack of concern about illness May 19, 2010

Public Health Communications Led Many to Change Other Health Behaviors as a Way of Protecting Themselves During Outbreak For immediate…

Majority of young victims of unintentional shootings shot by another youth May 18, 2010

Most Victims Related to or Friends with the Shooter For immediate release: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Boston, MA – Over…

Eating processed meats, but not unprocessed red meats, may raise risk of heart disease and diabetes May 17, 2010

For immediate release: Monday, May 17, 2010 Boston, MA—In a new study, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)…