New diabetes prevention website launched to stop growing epidemic in Asia
The Asian Diabetes Prevention Initiative, a joint effort between Harvard School of Public Health and the National University of Singapore Saw Swee Hock School…
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Prostate cancer: surgery vs. watchful waiting
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Boston, MA — More than 230,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year in the…
New school meal standards significantly increase fruit, vegetable consumption
For immediate release: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Boston, MA — New federal standards launched in 2012 that require schools to offer healthier meals have…
Growing number of chemicals linked with brain disorders in children
For immediate release: Friday, February 14, 2014 Boston, MA – Toxic chemicals may be triggering the recent increases in neurodevelopmental disabilities among children—such as…
Fire safe cigarette law in Massachusetts linked to drop in house fires
For immediate release: February 13, 2014 Boston, MA – A six-year-old Massachusetts law requiring that only “fire-safe” cigarettes (FSCs) be sold in the state…
Mediterranean diet linked with lower risk of heart disease among young U.S. workers
For immediate release: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Boston, MA — Among a large group of Midwestern firefighters, greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated…
New poll finds diabetes top health concern for Latino families
For immediate release: January 21, 2014 Princeton, N.J. – A new NPR/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health poll was released today on…
Boosting vitamin D could reduce severity of multiple sclerosis
For immediate release: Monday, January 20, 2014 Boston, MA — For patients in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), low levels of vitamin…
No evidence of survival advantage for type 2 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese
For immediate release: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Boston, MA — Being overweight or obese does not lead to improved survival among patients with type…
People lacking insurance not likely to migrate to obtain Medicaid coverage
States choosing Medicaid expansion shouldn’t expect costly influx of individuals from states not expanding coverage Other studies examine accountable care organizations and communication-and-resolution programs …