School of Public Health
Study: More Soda, More Violence
Teenagers who consume large amounts of soda are more likely to display violent tendencies, according to a study recently conducted ...
Study Anticipates High Medicaid Costs
Policy makers should anticipate potential shortcomings and unexpectedly high costs associated with the expansion of Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act of 2010, according to a study released Wednesday by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Trans Fat Consumption by Mothers Linked to Larger Babies
High trans fat consumption by mothers during the second trimester of pregnancy is linked to larger babies, according to a study conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Gestational Exposure to BPA Increases Behavioral Risk for Daughters
Exposure during pregnancy to Bisphenol A, a chemical commonly found in plastics and consumer goods, is linked to behavioral and emotional problems in young girls, according to a new study.
HSPH Study Says Better Diet Leads to Healthier Sperm
Diets rich in processed grains and red meat impaired sperm motility when compared to healthier diets that included fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, a study said.
Huffington Post Blogger Mona Mowafi Says Egypt Revolt Likely to Succeed
Mona Mowafi said she believes that the energy generated during the revolt in Egypt that began last spring can be harnessed to support a “ground up” revitalization of the nation.
Mona Mowafi Egypt Neighborhood
Mona Mowafi expressively explains her vision of neighborhood based rebuilding of Egypt
Coffee Can Help Women Avoid Depression, Study Says
Women who drink coffee regularly are less likely to suffer from depression, according to a Harvard School of Public Health study.
School of Public Health Study Finds Link Betwen Depression and Stroke
Harvard researchers have provided some of the most conclusive analysis to date indicating that depression can increase the risk of stroke.
HSPH Awarded HIV Prevention Grant
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have awarded a four-year $20 million grant to researchers at the School of Public Health to study HIV prevention in Botswana as part of a President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative.
New Low Sodium Deli Meats Promote Healthy Eating
When Mark F. Atiyeh ’14 took a bite of his first turkey sandwich of the school year in Currier House Dining Hall, he realized something tasted different.
Harvard School of Public Health Creates Nutrition Guide
Researchers from HSPS released the Healthy Eating Plate, a new visual guide for creating nutritious meals.
Alcohol Linked to Healthy Aging
A Harvard study has linked moderate alcohol consumption with healthier aging in middle-aged caucasian women.
Laurie H. Glimcher '72 To Leave HSPH for Weill Cornell Medical College
Harvard School of Public Health Professor Laurie H. Glimcher ’72, who graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1976, will leave the University in January to be the next dean of Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.
Red Meat Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
One daily serving of 100 grams of unprocessed red meat accounted for a 19 percent increase in risk of developing diabetes, an HSPH study found.
Near End of Year, World Population To Hit 7 Billion, Prompting Concerns
This population milestone comes with economic and environmental consequences involving factors ranging from food distribution to social welfare programs.
Study: Alzheimer’s Disease Second Most Feared Health Condition
A recent international survey revealed both widespread awareness and anxiety about Alzheimer’s disease in the United States and Europe.
Small, Rural Hospitals See Lower Quality of Care
Health care services and survival rates at small, remote hospitals are significantly worse than at other hospitals, according to a study published today.
Spud Supporters, Including a Governor, Defend Potatoes Following HSPH Study
Potato supporters, including a state governor, lashed out against a study that found that potatoes were associated with greater gains in weight than many other foods.
Allston Remains at Odds with Harvard Over Development
Tensions between Allston and the University came to a head at a meeting Monday to discuss recently released plans.
Number of People With Diabetes More Than Doubles Worldwide Since 1980
Nearly 350 million adults worldwide have diabetes, the latest sign that the prevalence of the disease is increasing.
Potato Chips Linked To Greatest Gains in Weight
Potato chips were associated with the heftiest gain in weight in a Harvard School of Public Health study published Thursday that explored the effects of diet and lifestyle factors on weight gain.
Forum Discusses Egyptian Politics
Rather than focusing on their country’s upcoming presidential elections, Egyptians should create a political system that distributes authority instead of concentrating it in one individual, said Mona Mowafi, a graduate student in the Harvard School of Public Health, at an event held at MIT last night.
Study Highlights Coffee Benefits
Drinking coffee—whether it is regular or decaffeinated—can lower the risk of prostate cancer among men, according to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health.