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Wildfire smoke’s health impacts and how to protect against them
Amid wildfires that have been impacting air quality in Northeast U.S. states, a panel of experts gathered on Nov. 18 to discuss the potential health impacts of wildfire smoke, who’s most at risk, and how to protect against…
Should alcoholic beverages have cancer warning labels?
Alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk for several cancers, and it’s important to raise public health awareness about the issue, according to Harvard Chan School's Timothy Rebbeck.
Artificial intelligence’s potential health benefits, risks discussed at conference
The 18th annual conference of the Program in Quantitative Genomics at Harvard Chan School, held October 17–18, featured presentations, a panel discussion, and poster session where researchers addressed both the potential benefits and risks of using AI to…
Long-running Nurses’ Health Study seeking to diversify funding
For nearly five decades, the Nurses’ Health Study has investigated the risk factors for the most prevalent chronic diseases in women and thousands of scientific articles have drawn on its data. The study may come to an untimely…
Improving radiation therapy for cancer
At the 27th annual John B. Little Symposium, held Oct. 11 at Harvard Chan School, researchers discussed a wide range of advances in radiation therapy for cancer.
Social support may benefit men’s health after prostate cancer diagnosis
Many men with prostate cancer avoid disclosing their diagnosis—perhaps because they fear being stigmatized or feeling like a burden, or because they’re having difficulty processing the news.
Cell phones don’t cause brain cancer: study
A major new analysis has found no connection between cell phone use and brain cancer.
Improving biostatistical models to decrease health disparities
Briana Stephenson, assistant professor of biostatistics, develops biostatistical models to better understand population health disparities. In this Q&A, she shares what motivates her work and the broad applications of her research.
Aspirin could help reduce colorectal cancer in high-risk individuals
Taking aspirin regularly could help lower the risk of colorectal cancer among individuals with unhealthy lifestyles, according to a study by researchers at Harvard Chan School and collaborating institutions.
‘Linear urban forest’ project aims to mitigate heat, improve health in cities
Researchers designed a “linear urban forest” and plan to quantify its climate- and health-related benefits for U.S. cities, using Springfield, Mass., as a pilot.
