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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…
Nanoparticles' path from lungs to body illuminates effects of air pollution, offers promise for inhaled drug therapies
Nanoparticles too small to see through a traditional microscope could be used in developing therapeutic agents to treat pulmonary disease, and also offer a greater understanding of the health effects of air pollution, according to scientists from HSPH…
Sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome
For immediate release: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Boston, MA -- A new study has found that regular consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a clear and consistently greater risk of metabolic syndrome and type…
HSPH paper on inflammation and metabolic disorders widely cited
An article published in Nature by Gökhan S. Hotamisligil, chair of HSPH’s Department of Molecular Metabolism and James S. Simmons Professor Genetics and Metabolism, has been selected by Essential Science Indicators, a compilation of science performance statistics and science…
Four preventable risk factors reduce life expectancy in U.S. and lead to health disparities
Population-based Interventions Needed to Reduce Deaths from Chronic Diseases For immediate release: Monday, March 22, 2010 Boston, MA -- A new study led by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) in collaboration with researchers from…