Berries may lower women’s heart attack risk
A new study led by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the University of East Anglia finds that women who eat three … Continue reading “Berries may lower women’s heart attack risk”
A new study led by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the University of East Anglia finds that women who eat three … Continue reading “Berries may lower women’s heart attack risk”
The nation’s best overall diets for 2013, according to U.S. News & World Report, are the DASH diet, the TLC diet, and the Mayo … Continue reading “HSPH experts help U.S. News rank top diets”
Coverage in Reuters, January 9, 2013, quoting HSPH’s Bill Hanage
Based on a 2010 survey of people who used Massachusetts’ health insurance exchange (“The Connector”) to sign up for a health plan—and who experienced … Continue reading “Consumers may need help navigating health insurance exchanges”
Being a little overweight may be associated with a longer life, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical … Continue reading “Does a little excess weight help you live longer?”
Profile of HSPH alumnus Raul Ruiz, MPH ’07, on NPR, December 29, 2012
Experts quoted in a December 17, 2012 Washington Post article—including Michael Rich, MPH ’97 and an associate professor in the Department of Society, Human … Continue reading “Should young children use iPads?”
Mercury released into the air and then deposited into oceans is increasingly contaminating seafood commonly eaten by people in the United States and globally, … Continue reading “New findings on mercury contamination and seafood”
When disclosing a medical error to patients, health care providers should follow up with a proactive offer of compensation—but patients’ responses may not be … Continue reading “Study reveals complexities of disclosing and compensating for medical mistakes”
A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that coffee consumption lowered women’s risk of type 2 diabetes by eight … Continue reading “Coffee: Drink up, but watch the cream and sugar”