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2008

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…

New NPR/Kaiser/Harvard Survey: Health care and the economy in two swing states July 16, 2008

For immediate release: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Boston, MA --Two new surveys by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and the…

Poll shows strong support for MA health reform law July 15, 2008

For immediate release: July 15, 2008 BOSTON, MA - Two years after the implementation of a health care reform law…

Binge drinking tied to conditions in the college environment July 11, 2008

For immediate release: July 11, 2008 Boston, MA -- Heavy alcohol use, or binge drinking, among college students in the…

WHO and HSPH Collaborate for Safe Surgery Checklists to Prevent Deaths and Injuries June 24, 2008

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Boston, MA-- The World Health Organization and collaborators from the Harvard School of…

Advice to the next president: 7 ways to fight health inequities June 18, 2008

For immediate release: June 18, 2008 Boston, MA- In a series of opinion pieces and two-minute videos, seven Harvard School…

Even before tomato warning, a substantial proportion of Americans lacked confidence in the system for protecting food safety June 12, 2008

For immediate release: Thursday, June 12, 2008 BOSTON, MA - A new national study conducted by the Harvard School of…

Dual role of molecule in mice may open new avenue to cholesterol reduction June 12, 2008

For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 12, 2008 Boston, MA -- Researchers have discovered an unknown regulator of fat and cholesterol…