Nationwide study of women reveals that those with diabetes are most susceptible to the adverse cardiovascular risks posed by exposure to air pollution For … Continue reading “Air pollution and cardiovascular disease: increased risk for women with diabetes”
For immediate release: November 24, 2015 Boston/Toronto – More than 18 million women in low- and middle-income countries around the world are severely undernourished, … Continue reading “Millions of women severely undernourished in low- and middle-income countries”
For immediate release: November 16, 2015 Boston, MA – People who drink about three to five cups of coffee a day may be less … Continue reading “Moderate coffee drinking may lower risk of premature death”
Despite modest improvement, overall diet remains poor; second study identifies cost-effective interventions to reduce childhood obesity For immediate release: November 2, 2015 Boston, MA … Continue reading “Improvements in U.S. diet lower premature deaths”
Researchers conduct a systematic review of randomized clinical trials comparing the long-term effectiveness of low-fat and higher-fat dietary interventions on weight loss For immediate … Continue reading “Low-fat diet not most effective in long-term weight loss”
Past decades’ reliance on biomedical solutions has not worked; ‘biosocial’ approach needed For immediate release: October 26, 2015 Boston, MA ─ Unless there is … Continue reading “Stopping tuberculosis requires new strategy”
For immediate release: October 26, 2015 Boston, MA – People who work in well-ventilated offices with below-average levels of indoor pollutants and carbon dioxide … Continue reading “Green office environments linked with higher cognitive function scores”
For immediate release: October 15, 2015 Boston, MA ─ Low-income housing residents who live in “green” buildings that are built with eco-friendly materials and … Continue reading “Green public housing may reduce health risks from environmental pollutants”
For immediate release: October 12, 2015 Boston, MA ─ The malaria parasite molecules associated with severe disease and death—those that allow the parasite to … Continue reading “Genes linked with malaria’s virulence shared by apes, humans”
For immediate release: September 28, 2015 Boston, MA ─ People who replace saturated fat (mainly found in meats and dairy foods) in their diets … Continue reading “Butter is not back: Limiting saturated fat still best for heart health”