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Long-term depression may double stroke risk for middle-aged adults
Study finds stroke risk remains elevated even after depressive symptoms improve For immediate release: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Boston, MA ─ Adults over 50 who have persistent symptoms of depression may have twice the risk of stroke as those…
Electronic health records failed to improve care for stroke patients
Whether or not a hospital has electronic health records (EHRs) does not mean that stroke patients will have better clinical outcomes or higher quality of care, according to a study led by a Harvard T.H. Chan School of…
Binge drinking linked with higher heart attack risk
People who binge drink are 72% more likely to have a heart attack than those who don’t, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Researchers looked at interview data from nearly 4,000…
Blacks may not receive same health benefits from moderate alcohol drinking as whites
Study finds risks, benefits of alcohol consumption differ by gender as well For immediate release: April 23, 2015 Boston, MA ─ Although moderate alcohol consumption appears to lower mortality risk among whites, it may not have the same…
China considering tobacco tax to reduce smoking deaths
Adding a 50% excise tax onto tobacco products in China – which has the highest number of tobacco users in the world – could significantly reduce smoking-related deaths while generating substantial financial risk protection and poverty alleviation benefits…
New model for predicting cardiovascular disease risk worldwide
For immediate release: March 25, 2015 Boston, MA — New research from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and Imperial College London shows that more people are at high risk of developing fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) in many developing countries…
Childhood trauma’s devastating impact on health
Exposure to trauma during childhood can dramatically increase people’s risk for 7 out of 10 of the leading causes of death in the U.S.—including high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer—and it’s crucial to address this public health…
Humble peanut appears to offer health benefits of pricier nuts
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to get the health benefits of nuts. The humble peanut—while technically a legume—appears to do just fine in helping to prevent heart disease and in extending life as almonds, walnuts,…
Eggs, fats, and the new dietary guidelines
A new recommendation that people don’t need to worry how much cholesterol is in their diet, from a panel that recently issued new dietary guidelines, corrects previous advice based on guesswork, according to nutrition expert Walter Willett of…
‘DNA clock’ can help predict lifespan
Scientists have found a biological clock that can provide clues about how long a person might live. The researchers found that people whose biological age was greater than their true age were more likely to die sooner than…