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Exposure to high pollution levels during pregnancy may increase risk of having child with autism
For immediate release: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Boston, MA — Women in the U.S. exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up to twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who…
Pregnant women’s likelihood of cesarean delivery in Massachusetts linked to choice of hospitals
For immediate release: March 19, 2013 Boston, MA – There is wide variation in the rate of cesarean sections performed at different hospitals across the U.S. and one explanation has been that hospitals with higher c-section rates serve…
Maternal health advocates push for new global goals
March 5, 2013 -- Throughout history, more women have died in childbirth than men have died in battle, Mahmoud Fathalla, founder of the Safe Motherhood Initiative, told attendees at the recent Global Maternal Health Conference in Arusha, Tanzania,…
TV viewing, exercise habits may significantly affect sperm count
20 hours of TV weekly may nearly halve sperm count; 15 or more hours of moderate to vigorous exercise weekly may boost sperm count For immediate release: Monday, February 4, 2013 Boston, MA — Men’s sperm quality may be…
Lupus may be linked to serious pregnancy complication
Coverage in US News & World Report, November 2, 2012, featuring HSPH's Kristin Palmsten
Too much dairy, carbs might harm men's sperm
Coverage in US News & World Report, October 26, 2012, featuring HSPH's Jorge Chavarro
Newer antiepileptic drugs associated with lower risk of fetal malformations than older drugs
May 7, 2012 But One New Generation Anticonvulsant, Topiramate, Is Linked With Cleft Lip For pregnant women with epilepsy, new anticonvulsant drugs may be less likely than older ones to cause malformations in their fetuses, according to a…
Benefits of fish outweigh potential risk for individuals who are not pregnant
Nutrition experts recommend fish as a healthy protein source that’s packed with beneficial omega-3 fats. But environmental groups have warned for years about the health risks of mercury and other contaminants in fish, particularly for pregnant women. [[Dariush…
Excess weight may affect sperm production, reduce fertility in men
A new study co-authored by Jorge Chavarro, assistant professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), finds that overweight and obese men are more likely than their normal-weight peers to produce lower numbers of…
HSPH researchers help boost public health in India
Harvard’s connections in India—research collaborations, academic exchanges and partnerships, business ventures involving alumni and faculty—have expanded in recent years, in tandem with the country’s rapid growth. Those connections, including efforts spearheaded by Barry R. Bloom, [[Atul Gawande]], and…