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Maternal depression significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries compared with wealthier countries
Boston, MA – Mothers in low- and middle-income countries experience high rates of depression during pregnancy and following the birth of their babies, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
Rate of serious injuries caused by police, security guards may be rising
The rate of serious injuries caused by police and/or security guards appears to have risen nearly 50% between 2001 and 2014, according to a new Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study of emergency room visits at…
Study strengthens evidence that cognitive activity can reduce dementia risk
Bias analysis shows any confounding factors not enough to account for benefits found in previous studies For immediate release: August 24, 2016 Boston, MA – Are there any ways of preventing or delaying the development of Alzheimer’s disease…
Protecting children from the trauma of gun violence, racism
The nation’s pediatricians are launching new efforts to help their young patients avoid being traumatized by gun violence and racism. In July 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued recommendations to shield children from media violence, and…
Church attendance may lower suicide risk in women
Women who attend religious services at least once a week may have a lower risk of suicide than those who never attend services, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
Do GMOs harm our health?
In this week’s podcast: A new report examines whether GMOs are harmful to our health, plus the physical toll of PTSD, and the healthy lifestyle that could prevent half of all cancer deaths in the U.S.
Trauma and PTSD symptoms linked to increased risk of blood clots in women
For immediate release: May 14, 2016 Boston, MA ─ Women who have experienced trauma and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be at greater risk for developing a potentially fatal blood clot disorder called venous thromboembolism (VTE)…
Frequent religious service attendance linked with decreased mortality risk among women
For immediate release: Monday, May 16, 2016 Boston, MA – Women who attended religious services more than once per week were more than 30% less likely to die during a 16-year-follow-up than women who never attended, according to a study…
Why businesses can’t ignore mental health in the workplace
One-third of American workers reportedly suffer from chronic stress, and it’s estimated that $27 billion worth of work days are lost to mental-health related absences each year. That’s why companies cannot afford to ignore the mental health of…
Improving health among homeless people
April 20, 2016 – During the decade she spent as a physician assistant at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Jill Roncarati saw, up close and personal, the ravages people suffered when they had no place to live.…
