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Physicians urged to broaden suicide prevention by addressing access to guns and other lethal means when focusing on patient's mental health September 3, 2008

For immediate release: September 3, 2008 Boston, MA - In an effort to create safer environments for potentially suicidal individuals,…

Thomas Weller signing his autobiography in 2004

Thomas H. Weller, Nobel Laureate and Professor Emeritus, dies August 26, 2008

For immediate release: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Boston, MA -- Thomas H. Weller, a Nobel Prize winner in 1954 and…

Cervical cancer prevention in U.S. should focus on vaccinating adolescent girls and revising screening policies August 20, 2008

For immediate release: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Boston, MA -- The cost-effectiveness of vaccination in the United States against human…

Women in India abused by husbands at far greater risk for HIV infection August 12, 2008

For immediate release: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 Boston, MA -- India is home to the third-largest number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)…

Statement of concern on detention of Drs. Kamiar and Arash Alaei by Iranian authorities August 8, 2008

For immediate release: Friday, August 8, 2008 Boston, MA -- Barry R. Bloom, Dean of the Harvard School of Public…

Washington Post/Kaiser/Harvard survey on experiences of low-wage workers August 4, 2008

For immediate release: Monday, August 4, 2008 A new national survey by The Washington Post, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard University provides a…

Julius B. Richmond, former U.S. Surgeon General and Professor of Health Policy, Emeritus, dies July 31, 2008

For immediate release: July 31, 2008 Boston, MA -- Julius B. Richmond, a former U.S. Surgeon General and Professor of…

Julio Frenk named next Dean of Harvard School of Public Health July 29, 2008

The Harvard University Office of News & Public Affairs has released the following announcement: Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Boston, MA…

Survey of hurricane preparedness finds those who experienced Katrina most worried about drinking water and medical care July 23, 2008

For immediate release: July 23, 2008 Boston, MA -- Three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated parts of the Gulf Coast,…

Tobacco industry systematically manipulated cigarette menthol content to recruit new smokers among adolescents and young adults July 16, 2008

For immediate release: July 16, 2008 Boston, MA - Menthol cigarette brands have been rising in popularity with adolescents, and the highest…