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2009

Diets that reduce calories lead to weight loss, regardless of carbohydrate, protein or fat content February 25, 2009

Long-Term Study Shows That Attending Counseling Sessions Also Key to Promoting Weight Loss For immediate release: Wednesday, February 25, 2009…

Following peanut product recall, six in ten Americans taking steps to reduce their risk of getting sick February 13, 2009

Many Mistakenly Believe Recall Involves National Brands of Peanut Butter and Are Not Aware of the Range of Products Involved…

PBS series on health disparities featuring HSPH faculty and alumni wins broadcast journalism equivalent of Pulitzer Prize January 21, 2009

For immediate release: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Boston, MA -- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) faculty and alumni are…

BYU-HSPH study shows that Americans owe five months of their lives to cleaner air January 21, 2009

For immediate release: January 21, 2009 A new study by researchers at Brigham Young University and Harvard School of Public…

Statement of support for AIDS doctors detained by Iranian authorities January 15, 2009

For immediate release: Thursday, January 15, 2009 Boston, MA -- Julio Frenk, Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health,…

Harvard School of Public Health economist David Bloom selected for group of global health research experts January 14, 2009

For immediate release: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Boston, MA - David Bloom, a well-known health economist and demographer who has…

Hospital pilot sites demonstrate surgical safety checklist drops deaths and complications by more than one third January 14, 2009

Dramatic Findings Spur Effort at Rapid Implementation in Most American Hospitals; Nationwide Programs Already Established in Four Countries For immediate…

Health provisions among public's top priorities for economic stimulus January 14, 2009

Health Reform Rated Among Top Priorities For New President And Congress, Insurance Regulations Stand Out For Broad Bipartisan Support Initial…

2008

Lower childhood IQ associated with higher risk of adult mental disorders December 1, 2008

For immediate release: Monday, December 1, 2008 Boston, MA -- Researchers have hypothesized that people with lower IQs may have…

HSPH's Center for Public Health Preparedness receives $8.6 million CDC grant to measure emergency systems capabilities and performance November 24, 2008

For immediate release: Monday, November 24, 2008 Boston, MA - Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) are leading a…