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2012

Heart attack patients in states with public reporting less likely to receive angioplasty October 9, 2012

For immediate release: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Boston, MA — Patients entering hospitals with heart attacks in states with mandatory…

Regular consumption of sugary beverages linked to increased genetic risk of obesity September 21, 2012

For immediate release: Friday, September 21, 2012 Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health have found that greater consumption of…

Weight training associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes August 6, 2012

For immediate release: Monday, August 6, 2012 Boston, MA – Men who do weight training regularly—for example, for 30 minutes per…

Men with prostate cancer more likely to die from other causes August 5, 2012

Study Suggests Prostate Cancer Management Should Emphasize Healthy Lifestyle Changes Boston, MA – Men diagnosed with prostate cancer are less…

Expanding Medicaid to low-income adults leads to improved health, fewer deaths July 25, 2012

As States Consider Expansion Following Supreme Court Ruling on Health Reform, Study Shows Significant Benefits of Covering More People For…

Human microbiome project outlines powerful new methods for cataloging and analyzing microbes that play role in health and disease June 13, 2012

For immediate release: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Boston, MA — New studies led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)…

Modeling gene-gene and gene-environment interaction may not substantially improve disease risk prediction May 24, 2012

For immediate release: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Boston, MA —Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers have found that detailed…

Poll: Many sick Americans experience significant financial problems and report their care is not well-managed May 21, 2012

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, NPR and Harvard School of Public Health poll measures Americans’ views on costs and quality of medical…

Toxic mercury, accumulating in the arctic, springs from a hidden source May 21, 2012

Harvard study finds circumpolar rivers most responsible for high levels of mercury in the Arctic For immediate release: Monday, May…

Simple, low-cost checklist dramatically improves practices of health workers during childbirth May 16, 2012

Safe Childbirth Checklist Program Aims to Prevent Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Low-Income Countries For immediate release: Wednesday, May 16,…