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Cost of diabetes hits 825 billion dollars a year
Number of adults with diabetes reaches 422 million worldwide For immediate release: April 6, 2016 Boston, MA – The global cost of diabetes is now 825 billion dollars per year, according to the largest ever study of diabetes…
Potential pathway for emergence of zoonotic malaria identified
For immediate release: Monday, April 4, 2016 Boston, MA – The parasite responsible for a form of malaria now spreading from macaques to humans in South Asia could evolve to infect humans more efficiently, a step towards enhanced…
Many U.S. families considering pregnancy don’t know Zika facts
Four in 10 among general public mistakenly believe Zika virus infection in women likely to harm future pregnancies For immediate release: March 29, 2016 Boston, MA – Many people in U.S. households where someone is pregnant or considering…
Botswana study shows 96% rate of viral suppression for patients on HIV drugs
Ahead of many Western nations, African country close to meeting new UNAIDS testing and treatment targets For immediate release: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Boston, MA – Botswana appears to have achieved very high rates of HIV diagnosis, treatment, and…
Truck drivers who fail to adhere to sleep apnea treatment have higher crash rate
For immediate release: Monday, March 21, 2016 Boston, MA – Truck drivers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who failed to adhere to treatment had a rate of preventable crashes five times higher than that of truckers without the…
Ban on hazardous virus experiments could be lifted
Some of the riskiest biological experiments—which have been effectively banned for the last 18 months—could be allowed again if a group of experts agrees on rules governing the work. Scientists, public health officials, and government representatives met March…
HIV/AIDS long-term costs high—and unaffordable to most-affected countries
For immediate release: Sunday, March 6, 2016 Boston, MA – There will be a significant shortfall in the funding needed for HIV control in sub-Saharan Africa in the coming years and those countries with the highest HIV burden…
Routine antibiotics should be reconsidered for malnourished children
For immediate release: Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Boston, MA – A new study suggests that the current recommendation to treat severely malnourished children with routine antibiotics does not increase the likelihood of nutritional recovery in uncomplicated cases. Given…
Billions needed to prepare for global health crises, says panel
February 2, 2016 — In the wake of the devastating Ebola epidemic of 2014-15 in West Africa, which killed more than 11,000 people and cost about $2.2 billion, an international commission has outlined an ambitious agenda—at an annual cost…
Higher dietary fiber intake in young women may reduce breast cancer risk
For immediate release: February 1, 2016 Boston, MA – Women who eat more high-fiber foods during adolescence and young adulthood—especially lots of fruits and vegetables—may have significantly lower breast cancer risk than those who eat less dietary fiber…
