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HSPH's Walter Willett endorses sugary drinks ban on Boston city property
Prof. Walter Willett, chair of the Department of Nutrition, joined Boston Mayor Thomas Menino at a City Hall press conference on April 7, 2011, announcing a new executive order requiring a phase out over the next six months…
Study shows ibuprofen may reduce risk of developing Parkinson's Disease
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Boston, MA – A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers shows that adults who regularly take ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), have about one-third less risk…
Obesity has doubled since 1980, major global analysis of risk factors reveals
Study shows western high-income countries have achieved impressive progress in lowering hypertension and cholesterol For immediate release: Thursday, February 3, 2011 The worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980, according to a major study on how…
HSPH Dean Julio Frenk, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon call for action to address chronic disease in developing countries
HSPH Dean Julio Frenk spoke on a panel about the rising burden of chronic disease in the developing world at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 27. The panel called for international cooperation…
Hospitals treating high number of heart failure patients see better outcomes than low-volume hospitals, but at higher cost for care
A new study co-authored by HSPH research fellow Karen Joynt found that hospitals treating a high number of patients suffering from heart failure—the most common cause of hospitalization for those over 65—save about 20,000 of these patients every…
HSPH alum explores role of stress in heart health disparities
Harvard School of Public Health alum Dr. Michelle Albert conducts research on disparities in cardiovascular health across racial and ethnic groups—hypertension, for example, appears at a much younger age in black people than white people—and in particular the…
HSPH researchers seek to understand Africa's chronic diseases
A group of researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, led by Department of Epidemiology Chair Hans-Olov Adami and Associate Professor of Epidemiology Michelle Holmes, are seeking to enroll 500,000 people from four African countries--Nigeria, South Africa,…
Scientists discover molecular "switch" that contributes to cellular aging process
Discovery could one day lead to new treatments for metabolic diseases For immediate release: November 30, 2010 Boston, MA – A team of Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) scientists report finding a molecular “switch”that can “turn off”…
Institute of Medicine Head Harvey Fineberg discusses growing disease burden in developing nations
Scarce health resources in the developing world are being increasingly stretched by the growing challenge of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases, while infectious diseases and neglected tropical diseases also demand new attention, former HSPH Dean Harvey Fineberg,…
Poll analysis shows Americans have conflicting views about spending on the nation's public health system
For immediate release: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 Boston, MA – A comprehensive review of national opinion polls shows that Americans have conflicting views about the nation's public health system and are divided along partisan lines in their support…