ABOUT HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL

Since 1782 Harvard Medical School has been an international leader in the effort to improve healthcare and decrease human suffering from disease. Today there are more than 10,000 faculty members who practice in 17 affiliated hospitals and research institutions. Harvard Health Publications is the consumer health publishing division of Harvard Medical School and draws on the expertise of faculty members to translate the latest research in order to help individuals improve their health and quality of life.

For more information on Harvard Health Publications, go to health.harvard.edu.