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”
Smokers who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) may face nearly twice the risk of getting small cell lung cancer (SCLC)—the deadliest form of lung cancer—than smokers who don’t have COPD, according to a large worldwide study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
For immediate release: September 17, 2015 Boston, MA ─ Current smokers and people regularly exposed to second-hand smoke have a significantly increased risk for type … Continue reading “Smoking linked with higher risk of type 2 diabetes”
