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Kimmie Ng, MPH ’07, had an intriguing question: Do vitamin D supplements help patients with metastatic colorectal cancer stave off progression?
Massachusetts report shows decline in opioid overdose deaths
A new Massachusetts Department of Public Health report showing a decline in the number of opioid overdose deaths for the first half of 2017 is encouraging news for health officials who hope the state is starting to make…
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An alcoholic drink or two per day may boost heart health by helping to maintain “good” cholesterol (HDL) levels, according to a study of a Chinese population presented at the American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans. The…
Three faculty honored for cardiovascular research
Two Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health faculty members recently received Senior Science Awards from the International Aspirin Foundation. Nancy Cook and Julie Buring, professors in the Department of Epidemiology, were honored on September 30, 2016 along…
Study strengthens evidence that cognitive activity can reduce dementia risk
Bias analysis shows any confounding factors not enough to account for benefits found in previous studies For immediate release: August 24, 2016 Boston, MA – Are there any ways of preventing or delaying the development of Alzheimer’s disease…
A bad night’s sleep may increase risk of type 2 diabetes
Women who have trouble sleeping may be at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Results from a 10-year study of more than 133,000 women showed…
Experts focus on translational science at global health event
December 16, 2015 – More than 40 national and international health leaders gathered December 10-11, 2015, at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for a Stakeholder’s Advisory Board (SAB) conference supporting Donna Spiegelman’s National Institutes of Health…
COPD heightens deadly lung cancer risk in smokers
Smokers who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) may face nearly twice the risk of getting small cell lung cancer (SCLC)—the deadliest form of lung cancer—than smokers who don’t have COPD, according to a large worldwide study led…
Human-wrought environmental changes impacting crops and pollinators could harm health of millions
Studies quantify potential effects of pollinator declines, decreased zinc levels in food For immediate release: July 15, 2015 Boston, MA ─ Changing environmental conditions around the globe caused by human activity could negatively impact the health of millions of…
