Survey finds public support for legal interventions to fight obesity, noncommunicable diseases
For immediate release: Monday, March 4, 2013 Boston, MA — The public is very supportive of government action aimed at changing lifestyle choices that can lead to obesity, diabetes, and other noncommunicable diseases—but they’re less likely to support…
Poll finds big gap between parents and experts: Parents less likely to recognize children as overweight or obese
Only 15% of kids have parents who say they are overweight, compared with national stats showing that 32% of young people are overweight or obese Many families face challenges in trying to help children eat well and be…
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…
Painting the big picture on a Navajo reservation
November 1, 2012 -- Once upon a time, Anne Newland wanted to go to film school. But because life unfolds with its own logic, she instead became a doctor with the federal Indian Health Service (IHS). And shaped…
Life expectancy declines among least-educated whites
Life expectancy among the least-educated white Americans has fallen markedly over the past two decades, according to recent research, including some studies by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) experts. A front-page article in the September 20, 2012…
Prolonged sitting, TV viewing appear to shorten life
Sitting for more than three hours a day may shorten your life by two years, even if you are physically active and don’t smoke, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)…
Nicotine replacement therapies may not be effective in helping people quit smoking
For immediate release: Monday, January 9, 2012 Boston, MA – Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) designed to help people stop smoking, specifically nicotine patches and nicotine gum, do not appear to be effective in helping smokers quit long-term, even…
Low-risk, healthy lifestyle can lower sudden cardiac death among women
Women with a healthy, low-risk lifestyle may have as much as a 92% lower risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) as compared with women with a high-risk profile, according to a study led by HSPH researcher Stephanie Chiuve.…
Overweight adults who fail to recognize excess pounds less likely to eat healthy and be active
About one-quarter of overweight and obese adults do not recognize that they are carrying excess pounds and, in fact, many consider themselves underweight or at an ideal weight. These individuals often do not try to eat healthier, lose…
Smoke-free air laws effective at protecting children from secondhand smoke
No Protection Found for Children Exposed to Secondhand Smoke in Homes For immediate release: Monday, June 7, 2010 Boston, MA—Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that children and adolescents living in non-smoking homes in…
