Coffee may reduce risk of lethal prostate cancer in men
For immediate release: Monday, May 17, 2011 Boston, MA – Men who regularly drink coffee appear to have a lower risk of developing a lethal form of prostate cancer, according to a new study led by Harvard School…
Genes and prostate cancer in men
Lorelei Mucci, associate professor of epidemiology, was a co-author of a Nature study that identified genes that may help determine which men are likely to have aggressive forms of prostate cancer. February 18, 2011 (4:11) Please click the player icon…
New study finds high levels of acrylamide in diet may increase ovarian, endometrial cancer risk
November 10, 2010 -- Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found an increased risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer among non-smoking post-menopausal women who consume food and beverages containing high levels of acrylamide, a naturally…
Link found between common sexual infection and risk of aggressive prostate cancer
For immediate release: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Boston, MA--A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers has found a strong association between the common sexually transmitted infection, Trichomonas vaginalis, and…