Press Release Archives
2013
Foods identified as ‘whole grain’ not always healthy
January 11, 2013
New Standard Needed to Help Consumers, Organizations Choose Foods Rich in Whole Grains For immediate release: Thursday, January 10, 2013…
Comprehensive public health approach urged to curb gun violence in U.S.
January 7, 2013
For immediate release: Monday, January 7, 2013 Boston, MA -- In the wake of the horrific school shootings in Newtown,…
Study finds years living with disease, injury increasing globally
December 13, 2012
For immediate release: Thursday, December 13, 2012 Boston, MA — No matter where they live, how much education they have,…
New poll shows U.S. public supports continued investment in Federal Nutrition Assistance Program
December 5, 2012
Respondents Support Incentivizing Purchase of Healthy Foods, Restricting Purchase of Sugary Drinks For immediate release: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Boston, MA…
Declining air pollution levels continue to improve life expectancy in U.S.
December 3, 2012
For immediate release: Monday, December 3, 2012 Boston, MA — A new study led by researchers at Harvard School of…
Polls of voters portend conflict between Obama Administration and State and House Republican leaders over implementation of the Affordable Care Act
November 28, 2012
In Upcoming Negotiations About Fiscal Cliff, Political Leaders of Both Parties Face Opposition From Voters to Major Cuts in Medicare…
New test for tuberculosis could improve treatment, prevent deaths in Southern Africa
November 20, 2012
For immediate release: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Boston, MA — A new rapid test for tuberculosis (TB) could substantially and…
No benefit from high-dose multivitamins seen for HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy
October 16, 2012
For immediate release: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Boston, MA – A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)…
Using cell phone data to curb the spread of malaria
October 11, 2012
For immediate release: Thursday, October 11, 2012 Boston, MA — New research that combines cell phone data from 15 million…
Comprehensive polling analysis finds that likely voters rank health care as the second most important issue in their presidential vote choice
October 10, 2012
Voters Who Consider Health Care the Top Issue in Their Choice of Candidate Are More Likely to Side with Obama…