programNurses' Health Study
The Nurses' Health Study was begun in 1976 to investigate the potential long term consequences of the use of oral contraceptives. But the studies were soon expanded to include diet and nutrition, in recognition of their roles in the development of chronic diseases. The research continues today with over 116,000 women enrolled in the study.
Affiliation: Teaching hospitalsWeb site: http://www.nurseshealthstudy.org/
Recent articles about Nurses' Health Study
Passage of time reduces smoking mortality risk for women who quit (May 6, 2008)Consumption of some foods associated with decrease in ovarian cancer risk (November 20, 2007)
Obesity protects against breast cancer (Harvard University Gazette, December 14, 2006)
Exercise cuts risk of sudden cardiac death (Harvard University Gazette, March 23, 2006)
Moms who breastfeed may be protected from type 2 diabetes (Brigham and Women, November 23, 2005)
Coffee gets cleared of blood pressure risk (Harvard University Gazette, November 10, 2005)
Phobic anxiety increases risk of sudden cardiac death in women (Brigham and Women, February 1, 2005)
Weight and weight gain may predict breast cancer survival (Brigham and Women, February 1, 2005)
Weight gain and obesity linked to higher risk of kidney stones (Brigham and Women, January 26, 2005)
Study finds that both weight and exercise are key to longevity (Harvard School of Public Health, December 22, 2004)
Grandkids can make you sick (Harvard University Gazette, December 4, 2004)
Walking improves cognitive functions in older women (Brigham and Women's Hospital, September 21, 2004)
High intake of vitamin D linked to reduced risk of multiple sclerosis (School of Public Health, January 12, 2004)
Coffee cuts diabetes risk (School of Public Health, January 5, 2004)
Anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce Parkinson's disease risk (School of Public Health, August 18, 2003)
Generous portions of TV make women fat (Harvard University Gazette, April 10, 2003)
Researchers find that sleep deprivation or excess in women may be associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease (Brigham and Women's Hospital, January 27, 2003)
Meat consumption may not increase breast cancer risk (Brigham and Women's Hospital, January 7, 2003)
Nuts lower diabetes risk (School of Public Health, November 26, 2002)
New alternative to USDA dietary guidelines nearly twice as effective in reducing risk for major chronic disease (School of Public Health, November 21, 2002)
