Press Release Archives
2011
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…
Exposure to BPA, chemical used to make plastics, before birth linked to behavioral, emotional difficulties in young girls
October 24, 2011
Boston, MA – Exposure in the womb to bisphenol A (BPA) – a chemical used to make plastic containers and…
Retirees and those near retirement have different views of golden years
September 27, 2011
Pre-retirees may underestimate health, financial challenges of retirement, poll from NPR, RWJF and Harvard School of Public Health shows For…
Harvard researchers launch Healthy Eating Plate
September 14, 2011
Guide to Eating a Healthy Meal Based on Latest Science Addresses Shortcomings in U.S. Government’s MyPlate For immediate release: Wednesday,…
Harvard School of Public Health awarded $12 million grant to improve global maternal health
September 7, 2011
For immediate release: September 7, 2011 Boston, MA -- A new three-year, $12 million grant from the Bill & Melinda…
Government-led efforts targeting eating habits of children needed to curb worldwide obesity epidemic
August 25, 2011
Tax on Sugary Drinks, Limits on Marketing to Children Among Cost-effective Strategies For immediate release: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 6:30…