departmentDepartment of Epidemiology
The Department of Epidemiology specializes in the study of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic diseases.
Affiliation: Harvard School of Public HealthWeb site: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/epidemiology/
Recent articles about Department of Epidemiology
Study shows benefits of eating fish greatly outweigh risks (Harvard School of Public Health, October 11, 2006)Fatty foods feed heart attacks, researchers say (Harvard University Gazette, April 20, 2006)
Stronger evidence found linking Epstein-Barr virus and risk of multiple sclerosis (Harvard School of Public Health, April 10, 2005)
Low-dose aspirin shown to reduce risk of first stroke in women (Brigham and Women, April 4, 2005)
New findings about protection against pneumococcal disease (Children's Hospital, March 29, 2005)
One alcoholic drink per day improves cognitive function among older women (Brigham and Women, January 19, 2005)
Study finds that both weight and exercise are key to longevity (Harvard School of Public Health, December 22, 2004)
Walking improves cognitive functions in older women (Brigham and Women's Hospital, September 21, 2004)
Close adherence to traditional Mediterranean diet promotes longevity (School of Public Health, June 25, 2003)
Pregnant women carrying boys eat more than those carrying girls (School of Public Health, June 6, 2003)
Study shows acrylamide in baked and fried foods does not increase risk of certain cancers in humans (School of Public Health, January 28, 2003)
Study finds frequent consumption of alcohol linked to lower risk of heart attack in men (School of Public Health, January 8, 2003)
High levels of Epstein-Barr virus antibodies in women linked to risk of multiple sclerosis (School of Public Health, December 26, 2001)
Snack foods may increase risk of age-related sight loss (Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, August 14, 2001)
Green vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C reduces risk of heart disease (School of Public Health, June 18, 2001)
Caffeine linked to protection from Parkinson's disease (School of Public Health, May 3, 2001)
No link between hepatitis B vaccine and risk of multiple sclerosis (School of Public Health, January 31, 2001)
Mental health care doesn't meet standards, study finds (Harvard University Gazette, May 11, 2000)
Healthy lifestyles, regular screenings would cut U.S. colon cancer morbidity in half (Harvard University Gazette, January 20, 2000)
