| Welcome to the November issue of HSPH Update, an e-letter for friends of the Harvard School of Public Health. |
Coffee: The good news  More than half of American adults drink coffee every day. Recent scientific studies suggest moderate consumption may help reduce some disease risks.
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Chemical compounds increase risks of asthma and allergies in children
Young children whose bedrooms had high concentrations of fumes emitted from common household water-based cleaners and paints appear to have increased risks of doctor-diagnosed asthma, rhinitis, and eczema, as well as multiple allergic diseases according to a new HSPH study, led by Hyunok Choi and co-authored by John Spengler. Read more
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Sugary beverages linked to increased risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome
 A new study has found that regular consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a clear and consistently greater risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. According to HSPH researchers, the study provides empirical evidence that intake of sugary beverages should be limited to reduce risk of these conditions. Read more
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Public health priorities during disaster
 Hilarie Cranmer, assistant professor in the Department of Global Health and Population, talks about her experience running a field hospital in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
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When you give to financial aid, you support students -- and much more
 Financial aid support not only directly impacts the lives of individual students, but also has a ripple effect as today's aid recipients engage in work that can affect the health and well-being of millions. Please support the HSPH Annual Fund today.
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