New molecular target for malaria control identified
Blocking egg development in malaria mosquito could reduce transmission of the disease For immediate release: October 29, 2013 Boston, MA – A new study…
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How liver ‘talks’ to muscle: A well-timed, coordinated conversation
For immediate release: Monday, October 23, 2013 Boston, MA – A major collaborative research effort involving scientists at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH),…
Jha, Mello elected to Institute of Medicine
For immediate release: Monday, October 21, 2013 Boston, MA — Two Harvard School of Public Health faculty members from the Department of Health Policy…
Expanding access to clinical trial data responsibly
For immediate release: October 21, 2013 Boston, MA – A new report by researchers from Harvard University and others in a working group convened…
Aircraft noise linked with heart problems
For immediate release: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Boston, MA — Older people exposed to aircraft noise, especially at high levels, may face increased risk…
Harvard School of Public Health Honors Elton John for AIDS Work
For immediate release: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Boston, MA — Harvard School of Public Health announced today that Sir Elton John will receive the…
Millions harmed each year from unsafe medical care
For immediate release: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Boston, MA — More than 43 million people are injured worldwide each year due to unsafe medical…
Hospital readmission rates linked with quality of surgical care
For immediate release: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Boston, MA — Reducing hospital readmission rates is an important clinical and policy priority but whether those…
Colonoscopy screening every ten years could prevent 40% of colorectal cancers
Study supports ten-year screening interval, with more frequent intervals if personal history of adenoma or family history of colorectal cancer For immediate release: Wednesday,…
$12.5 Million Establishes Transforming Public Health Education Initiative Fund at HSPH
Donors provide additional $2.5 million to improve health systems performance globally For immediate release: Monday, September 16, 2013 Boston, MA — A major effort…