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Sexual assault, harassment linked with long-term health problems in women
Women in mid-life who are survivors of sexual assault and harassment can experience long-term physical and mental health problems including high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, according to a new study. Co-authored by Karestan Koenen, professor of…
Many firefighters who die of cardiac arrest have heart disease
Many firefighters die from cardiac arrest rather than fire-related injuries, but little is known about why these heart-related deaths occur. A new study examined autopsy data from male firefighters and found that 82% of those who died from…
Regular fish consumption may help prevent heart disease
Eating fish regularly may lower the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a new study. Researchers looked at samples of fatty tissue from participants in the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health Study between 1993 and 1997.…
Childhood adversity disproportionately affects minority groups
A large national study has found that adverse experiences in childhood, such as parental separation or divorce, child abuse, or domestic violence, are common across the U.S. But these experiences are more prevalent among minority groups, including people…
Increasing cholesterol medication adherence with financial incentives may be cost-effective
A program offering financial incentives to patients and physicians to control cholesterol could be a cost-effective intervention for patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Lown Scholars strive to improve primary health care access, cardiovascular health
Seven new primary health care centers in Africa may soon carry the name of Bernard Lown, a renowned cardiologist and professor emeritus at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The project is the latest evolution of the…
Policy changes needed to improve diets, lower cardiovascular disease risk
According to a new review paper by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, policy changes are needed to help people overcome the roadblocks to a heart healthy diet.
Female doctors may improve women’s odds of survival after heart attack
A new study of heart attack patients found that women treated by male doctors were more likely to die after a heart attack than either men treated by male doctors or women treated by female doctors.
Should your next checkup include a genetic test?
With the recent proliferation of genetic testing services, routine checkups could soon include having one’s genome screened. A recent opinion piece in the Annals of Internal Medicine argued in favor of the idea, noting that it’s possible that…
Walnuts may help support heart health
A new large-scale review by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health adds to the evidence that nut consumption may benefit heart health.