Press Release Archives
2012
PFCs, chemicals widespread in environment, linked to lowered immune response to childhood vaccinations
January 24, 2012
For immediate release: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Boston, MA — A new study finds that perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), widely used…
A muffin makeover: Dispelling the low-fat-is-healthy myth
January 12, 2012
Low-Fat Approach to Eating Hasn’t Reduced Obesity or Made People Healthier New Recipes for Healthier Muffins Using Whole Grains, Healthy…
Nicotine replacement therapies may not be effective in helping people quit smoking
January 9, 2012
For immediate release: Monday, January 9, 2012 Boston, MA – Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) designed to help people stop smoking,…
Despite increasing concerns about high health care costs, new survey finds little support among Americans for decisions that limit use of high-cost prescription drugs and treatments
December 22, 2011
Exception Is When Something Else is Found to Work Equally Well but Cost Less For immediate release: December 22, 2011…
Scientists uncover evidence on how drug-resistant tuberculosis cells form
December 15, 2011
Findings Could Lead to More Effective Treatment for Global Disease For immediate release: Thursday, December 15, 2011 Boston, MA —…
Overall hospital admission rates in U.S. linked with high rates of readmission
December 14, 2011
Current Focus on Improving Transitional Care for Patients to Reduce Readmission Rates May Be Failing to Address Large Part of…
Rotating night shift work linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes in women
December 6, 2011
For immediate release: December 6, 2011 Boston, MA -- Women who work a rotating (irregular) schedule that includes three or…
End to 30-year war against AIDS in sight
November 29, 2011
Boston, MA -- Thirty years, 30 million deaths and 60 million infections after HIV appeared, medical researchers now have the…
Consuming canned soup linked to greatly elevated levels of the chemical BPA
November 22, 2011
BPA, Found in Soup Can Lining, Associated with Adverse Health Effects in Humans For immediate release: Tuesday, November 22, 2011…
Readily available and affordable cancer prevention, treatment and pain relief interventions could decrease deaths and improve the lives of millions in developing countries
October 28, 2011
For immediate release: Friday, October 28, 2011 BOSTON – Over 2.4 million cancer deaths could be avoided each year in…