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2011

Smoking may increase risk of prostate cancer recurrence, death June 21, 2011

For immediate release: June 21, 2011 Boston, MA – A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and University of…

Prolonged television viewing linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and premature death June 14, 2011

For immediate release: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Boston, MA – Watching television is the most common daily activity apart from…

Support for Massachusetts landmark health reform law rises in 2011 June 5, 2011

Most Don’t Think Law is Main Reason for Rising Health Care Costs For immediate release: June 5, 2011 A new…

The dance of the cells: A minuet or a mosh? May 22, 2011

For immediate release: May 22, 2011 Boston, MA – The physical forces that guide how cells migrate—how they manage to…

Coffee may reduce risk of lethal prostate cancer in men May 17, 2011

For immediate release: Monday, May 17, 2011 Boston, MA – Men who regularly drink coffee appear to have a lower…

Researchers identify genes causing antimalarial drug resistance April 21, 2011

For immediate release: Thursday, April 21, 2011 Boston, MA -- Using a pair of powerful genome-search techniques, researchers from the…

Mercury on the rise in endangered Pacific seabirds April 18, 2011

For immediate release: April 18, 2011 Boston, MA – Using 120 years of feathers from natural history museums in the…

When it comes to quality, new poll shows Americans give U.S. health care low grades April 12, 2011

Those with incomes less than $50,000 most likely to view the quality of their care as low Princeton, N.J. –…

Study finds no association between mercury exposure and risk of cardiovascular disease March 23, 2011

For immediate release: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Boston, MA – Although research has shown that eating fish, which is rich…

Study shows ibuprofen may reduce risk of developing Parkinson's Disease March 2, 2011

For immediate release: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Boston, MA – A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)…