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A safer biking proposal for troublesome spot in Cambridge, MA
The bicycle-crash-prone streets of Inman Square in Cambridge, MA — near the scene of a highly publicized June 2016 accident that killed a young woman — may become safer for cyclists, vehicles, and pedestrians if the city agrees…
Smartphone, tablet use linked with obesity in teens
Teens who spend many hours a day on smartphones, tablets or computers may be more likely to become obese than those who don’t spend as much time on these electronic devices, according to a new study from Harvard…
Can’t smell asparagus pee? Is Pokémon GO good exercise?
Two studies from Harvard T.H. Chan School researchers take a look at quirky topics in The BMJ’s annual Christmas edition For immediate release: December 13, 2016 Boston, MA – A large proportion of individuals of European-American descent cannot smell “asparagus…
Optimism may reduce risk of dying prematurely among women
For immediate release: December 7, 2016 Boston, MA – Having an optimistic outlook on life—a general expectation that good things will happen—may help people live longer, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
Exercise may not lower MS risk in women
Being physically active does not appear to protect women from developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In an analysis of health data from more…
China facing epidemic of heart disease, stroke
Cardiovascular problems propelled by increases in high blood pressure and obesity For immediate release: August 15, 2016 Boston, MA – A 20-year rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) in China appears to have been spurred largely by increases in…
Parents helping parents to fight obesity in preschoolers
Program in Boston-area Head Start centers to reach thousands August 9, 2016 -- When fast food joints are on every corner and fruits and vegetables are costly at the local market, how can parents make sure their children…
Solar-powered cycle paths, wheel-friendly escalators: Innovations to make biking easier and safer
July 7, 2016 -- Solar-powered bike paths that can melt snow and ice; pollution-eating vacuum towers near bicycle paths; bicycle parking stations with lockers, rest rooms, and showers; and bicycle wheels with rechargeable batteries that help propel riders up…
More exposure to vegetation linked with lower mortality rates in women
For immediate release: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Boston, MA ─ Women in the U.S. who live in homes surrounded by more vegetation appear to have significantly lower mortality rates than those who live in areas with less vegetation,…
‘Binge-watching’ TV not good for the waistline
Sitting glued to the TV for hours at a time – or “binge-watching” – appears to encourage overeating and obesity, according to Lilian Cheung, lecturer and director, health promotion and communication for the Department of Nutrition at Harvard…