Framingham’s Family Tradition: Generations Help Researchers Unlock Medical Mysteries [WGBH News]
The next phase of the Framingham Heart Study will focus on aging — why, and when, diseases of all kinds strike and what we can do to cut the risk. The answers may be within the study’s vast medical archives and the descendants of the volunteers. Read More.
FRAMINGHAM HEART STUDY: Pioneering work led to common advice for health living
“It’s very important that every individual in the United States knows the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease so they can get prompt, immediate care.” – Dr. Emelia Benjamin. For the past 30 years, Benjamin has conducted research at the Framingham Heart Study. In this article she highlights three forms of prevention: secondary, primary and […]
2018 Scholarship Winners Announced
Friends of the FHS awarded the FHS Dawber Scholarship to two high school seniors planning to attend college. All children, stepchildren, and grandchildren of FHS participants were welcomed to apply for the scholarships. Applicants wrote essays focused on “How has the Framingham Heart Study research scope expanded over its 70 years?” to commemorate the 70th […]
Metrowest Daily News reflects 70 years of FHS
Follow along as the Metrowest Daily News reflects 70 years of FHS and its groundbreaking discoveries in five parts. PART 1 – Framingham Heart Study: 70 years of groundbreaking discoveries and counting PART 2 – Framingham Heart Study: A ‘typical American town’ is chosen PART 3 – INTERACTIVE: By the numbers a comparison of Framingham’s population […]
NHLBI Marks Year 70 of Iconic Framingham Heart Study
Some 50 years ago, NIH researchers introduced two words into the American lexicon that flipped the public’s thinking about heart disease on its head—”risk factors.” read more
IMPORTANT NEWS: NHLBI Announces Plan to Fund a Framingham Heart Study Exam
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) plans to fund the next limited clinic exam cycle. read more
FHS Poster Contest for Framingham Middle School Students
The Framingham Heart Study started the celebration of its 70th year with a poster contest for middle school students in Framingham. The theme of this contest was “What Does a Healthy Lifestyle Mean to You?” Prizes were awarded to the first and second place winners at each of the four middle schools. Schools that have […]
FHS at Framingham Flag Day
On June 10, 2018, FHS joined in on the festivities for Flag Day in Framingham, MA. FHS staff, family members and the Friends of the Framingham Heart Study marched in the Flag Day Parade alongside Framingham community members to share in the joy of the day and celebrate our upcoming 70th year anniversary! [ess_grid alias=”flag-day”]