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U.S. Secretary of State Clinton visits Tanzania
 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visited the Buguruni Health Center in Tanzania last week. The site, associated with HSPH, offers reproductive and child health services. Read more |
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Smoking may boost risk of prostate cancer recurrence, death
 A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and University of California, San Francisco, researchers suggests men with prostate cancer who smoke increase their risk of prostate cancer recurrence and of dying from the disease. Read more
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Kennedy Conference assesses
progress in tobacco control
Award Given to Joseph Kennedy III
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Joseph Kennedy III with Dean Julio Frenk and Greg Connolly
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Experts on tobacco control from nonprofits and the scientific, academic, and legal communities convened at HSPH on June 22 to recognize the second anniversary of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which was sponsored by the late U.S. Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy (D-MA). The event was sponsored by HSPH, the American Legacy Foundation, the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, and the Northeastern University School of Law. Learn more
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Modest changes in diet may impact long-term weight gain The average American adult gains about one pound per year. A new study from HSPH researchers is helping to identify how modest changes in specific foods and beverages, physical activity, TV-watching, and sleep patterns contribute to this gradual long-term weight gain. Read more
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Alum freed from Iranian prison thanks supporters
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Kamiar Alaei, who received a Master of Science degree from HSPH in 2007, thanked David Bloom, chair, Department of Global Health and Population at HSPH, and the Physicians for Human Rights organization for working for his freedom from an Iranian prison, the Boston Globe reported. Read more
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Did you know?
Find a Farmers' Market Near You From Outings & Innings Read more
Thinking About a Will? Save the Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 12-1 PM, Countway Library, Minot Room Read more
Harvard on the Move: This summer, join the group of walkers and runners in the Longwood area. Read more
Weight Watchers: Learn about our on-site meetings. Our health insurance plan will reimburse you for some of the cost. For info: Sarah Keeping at 617-432-0979 or skeeping@hsph.harvard.edu.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 1-877-327-4278 Mental health counselors, financial and legal advisors, child and elder care are among the consultants available to support various needs through the EAP. Check out the resources online as well. Read more
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