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Heart attack patients in states with public reporting less likely to receive angioplasty
For immediate release: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Boston, MA — Patients entering hospitals with heart attacks in states with mandatory public reporting are less likely to receive angioplasties to fix heart blockages than patients in states without public…
Seven tips for losing weight—without dieting
By slowing down our eating and being more mindful of where our food comes from, we can shed extra pounds without following a particular diet, Lilian Cheung, lecturer in nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), wrote…
Blood type linked to heart disease risk
Heart disease risk may be linked to blood type, according to new Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) research. Senior author Lu Qi, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and colleagues found that people with blood types…
Men with prostate cancer more likely to die from other causes
Study Suggests Prostate Cancer Management Should Emphasize Healthy Lifestyle Changes Boston, MA – Men diagnosed with prostate cancer are less likely to die from the disease than from largely preventable conditions such as heart disease, according to a…
Stressful childhood events linked to elevated inflammation in adolescence
Children who experienced traumatic events such as abuse or parental separation before age 8 are more likely to show elevated levels of inflammation at ages 10 and 15, according to a new study led by Harvard School of…
Coffee appears to protect against heart failure, skin cancer
Two new studies led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers provide more good news for coffee drinkers. The research links coffee consumption to reduced risk of heart failure and skin cancer. A study led by [[Elizabeth…
Education levels linked to hypertension in African Americans
Education trumps genetics as a predictor of high blood pressure in African Americans, according to a new study led by a Harvard School of Public Health researcher. The findings dispel the widespread belief that West African ancestry is…
Bernard Lown honored by British Medical Journal
Bernard Lown, professor emeritus at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Group Improving Health Awards on May 23, 2012 in London. The BMJ Group Awards recognize excellence…
Understanding good and bad cholesterol
May 2012 -- The scientists at Harvard School of Public Health conduct fundamental research every day. Here, lab scientist Jeremy Furtado discusses groundbreaking research that could dramatically alter how we diagnose and treat conditions that lead to heart disease.
Some HDL, or "good" cholesterol, may not protect against heart disease
For immediate release: Monday, May 7, 2012 Boston, MA – A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers has found that a subclass of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the so-called “good” cholesterol, may not protect…
