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Role of stress in health disparities explored
Twenty-five experts from around the world gathered in Boston recently to discuss the impact of chronic stress stemming from low socioeconomic status and discrimination on health disparities and premature death. The conference was organized by Michelle Williams, Stephen…
Inflammatory dietary pattern linked to depression among women
November 7, 2013 – Women whose diet includes more foods that trigger inflammation—like sugar-sweetened or diet soft drinks, refined grains, red meat, and margarine—and fewer foods that restrain inflammation—like wine, coffee, olive oil, and green leafy and yellow…
Construction workers struggle with pain, stress from injuries
October 28, 2013 – Construction workers are frequently stressed about work-related injuries and pain and often fail to seek help, putting themselves at risk for more injuries and mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and even suicide, according…
Blacks in U.S. may be at higher risk for health problems from insufficient sleep
For immediate release: September 9, 2013 Boston, MA — Blacks are more likely than whites to sleep less than seven hours a night and the black-white sleep disparity is greatest in professional occupations, according to a new study…
Drinking coffee may reduce risk of suicide in adults
Caffeine impact on brain chemicals may play role July 24, 2013 — Drinking several cups of coffee daily appears to reduce the risk of suicide in men and women by about 50%, according to a new study by Harvard…
New strategies needed to help vulnerable children grow into healthy adults
Parents and adults working with vulnerable young children and babies must be better equipped to shield the youngsters from “toxic stress” and other adversities that can contribute to the development of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other diseases…
New survey finds most African Americans satisfied with lives overall, but many have concerns about future
Nearly half concerned about losing job, not sure could pay for major illness For immediate release: June 4, 2013 Princeton, N.J. – A new poll released today finds that nearly half (44%) of employed African Americans are very or…
Panelists examine effects of stress on health at Forum talk
March 8, 2013 -- Most Americans say they have higher stress levels than they believe are healthy, according to the American Psychological Association’s recent Stress in America survey. One in three report living with extreme stress. Such stress can…
How 'crunch time' between school and sleep shapes kids' health
Coverage of poll co-sponsored by HSPH on NPR, February 27, 2013
Benefits of early education program for at-risk kids don’t extend to siblings
A child development program shown to improve IQ and behavior among children born with a low birth weight did not help their younger siblings, according to a study led by Harvard School of Public Health’s [[Marie McCormick]], Sumner…