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Eating berries may lower risk of Parkinson’s
ST. PAUL, Minn. — New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, while men may also further lower their risk by regularly eating apples, oranges and other sources rich in dietary…
Study related to diet soda and stroke risk is seriously flawed
The Calorie Control Council stated today that research findings presented during a poster session at the International Stroke Conference claiming an association between diet soft drink consumption and increased risk of stroke and heart attack are cr…
Violence against mothers linked to 1.8 million female infant and child deaths in India
Boston, MA — The deaths of 1.8 million female infants and children in India over the past 20 years are related to domestic violence against their mothers, according to a new study led by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). In…
Exercise may lower risk of death for men with prostate cancer
Boston, MA — A new study of men with prostate cancer finds that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of overall mortality and of death due to prostate cancer. The Harvard School of Public Health and University of California, San Franc…
Scientists discover molecular ‘switch’ that contributes to cellular aging process
Boston, MA — A team of Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) scientists report finding a molecular “switch” that can “turn off” some cellular processes that are protective against aging and metabolic diseases. While more research is needed, the f…
Overweight primarily a problem among wealthier women in low- to middle-income countries
Boston, MA — A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) finds that high body mass index (BMI) in developing countries remains primarily a problem of the rich. The findings suggest that the shift towards overweight and obesity amon…
Poll analysis: Americans have conflicting views about spending on public health system
Boston, MA — A comprehensive review of national opinion polls shows that Americans have conflicting views about the nation’s public health system and are divided along partisan lines in their support of additional spending on public health programs…
Prospective voters and the new health care law
Boston, MA — A comprehensive review of national opinion polls, including newly released data, shows that those who say they intend to vote for a Democratic congressional candidate in 2010 and those who say they intend to vote for a Republican in t…
Consuming polyunsaturated fatty acids may lower the incidence of gum disease
St. Louis, MO, October 26, 2010 — Periodontitis, a common inflammatory disease in which gum tissue separates from teeth, leads to accumulation of bacteria and potential bone and tooth loss. Although traditional treatments concentrate on the bacter…
Bacteria identified that may lead to inflammatory bowel disease in certain individuals
Certain bacteria that inhabit the intestine provide the environmental trigger that initiates and perpetuates chronic intestinal inflammation in individuals who are genetically susceptible to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a study led by Harvard S…
US hospitals making only modest gains in adoption of electronic health records
Boston, MA — Transforming the U.S. health care system from paper-based to electronic-based may improve health care quality and reduce costs, but a new study by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests that goal is far o…