Mercury on the rise in endangered Pacific seabirds
For immediate release: April 18, 2011 Boston, MA – Using 120 years of feathers from natural history museums in the United States, Harvard University…
2011 Press Release Archives
When it comes to quality, new poll shows Americans give U.S. health care low grades
Those with incomes less than $50,000 most likely to view the quality of their care as low For immediate release: Tuesday, April 12, 2011…
Study finds no association between mercury exposure and risk of cardiovascular disease
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Boston, MA – Although research has shown that eating fish, which is rich in beneficial omega-3 fatty…
Study shows ibuprofen may reduce risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Boston, MA – A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers shows that adults…
Study finds Blacks more likely to be readmitted to hospitals after discharge
For immediate release: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Boston, MA – Elderly black patients were more likely to be readmitted to the hospital after a…
Little historical evidence to support cutting global health aid during recessions
For immediate release: February 25, 2011 Boston, MA – The World Bank and World Health Organization have voiced fears that policymakers will break their…
Obesity has doubled since 1980, major global analysis of risk factors reveals
Study shows western high-income countries have achieved impressive progress in lowering hypertension and cholesterol For immediate release: Thursday, February 3, 2011 The worldwide prevalence…
Secondhand smoke laws may reduce childhood ear infections
For immediate release: Thursday, January 27, 2011 Boston, MA — Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers and colleagues from the Research Institute for…
Americans remain divided over health reform with an uptick in public opposition as GOP ramped up repeal campaign
As Many Americans Would Like To Keep or Expand Health Reform Law As Would Like To Repeal Or Replace It, And Most Oppose Defunding…
Violence against mothers linked to 1.8 million female infant and child deaths in India
For immediate release: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Boston, MA — The deaths of 1.8 million female infants and children in India over the past…