For immediate release: August 27, 2018 Boston, MA – Rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) from human activity are making staple crops such as … Continue reading “As carbon dioxide levels climb, millions at risk of nutritional deficiencies”
For immediate release: August 23, 2018 Boston, MA – Technological innovation, expansion of the use of frontline personnel such as community health workers, and … Continue reading “Radical transformations likely needed to achieve universal health care”
For immediate release: August 15, 2018 Boston, MA – People who gain weight after they quit smoking may face a temporary increase in the … Continue reading “Weight gain after smoking cessation linked with increased short-term diabetes risk”
For immediate release: August 8, 2018 Boston, MA – Men who most frequently wore boxers had significantly higher sperm concentrations and total sperm counts … Continue reading “Boxers or briefs? Loose-fitting underwear may benefit sperm production”
For immediate release: August 8, 2018 Boston, MA – Commercial airline pilots were significantly better at performing advanced maneuvers in a flight simulator when … Continue reading “Carbon dioxide levels on flight deck affect airline pilot performance”
For immediate release: August 3, 2018 Boston, MA – Pregnant women who had low plasma levels of long chain n-3 fatty acids in their … Continue reading “Low plasma levels of omega-3 fatty acids associated with preterm birth”
Women who eat a high amount of fruits and vegetables each day may have a lower risk of breast cancer than those who eat less.
For immediate release: July 10, 2018 Boston, MA – Students who lived in dormitories without air conditioning (AC) during a heat wave performed worse … Continue reading “Extreme heat linked with reduced cognitive performance among young adults in non-air-conditioned buildings”
For immediate release: June 25, 2018 Boston, MA – U.S. flight attendants have a higher prevalence of several forms of cancer, including breast cancer, … Continue reading “U.S. flight attendants at elevated risk of several forms of cancer”
For immediate release: June 20, 2018 Boston, MA – Current experimental approaches in Medicaid programs—including requirements to pay premiums, contribute to health savings accounts, … Continue reading “Medicaid work requirements and health savings accounts may impact people’s coverage, access to care”