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Apple Women’s Health Study releases preliminary data to help destigmatize menstrual symptoms
The Apple Women’s Health Study team at Harvard Chan School has released preliminary scientific data on women and their menstrual symptoms, contributed by a cohort of 10,000 participants of varying ages and races across the U.S. participating in the study through Apple’s Research app.
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A call for stronger worker protections from COVID-19 aerosol transmission
Harvard Chan School’s David Christiani says that U.S. workers need better protection from aerosol transmission of COVID-19. He is among a group of experts calling for more stringent federal workplace standards.
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Harvard Chan School experts tapped for Biden administration posts
Two faculty members from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health—Sara Bleich and Benjamin Sommers—and one former faculty member, Gina McCarthy, have been chosen for roles in the new Biden-Harris administration.
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Perspectives: Why incarcerated people should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination
Three Harvard Chan School faculty members offer perspectives on why incarcerated people should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination.
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PTSD with depression may significantly increase risk of early death in women
For immediate release: December 4, 2020 Boston, MA – Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have an almost fourfold greater risk of early death from cardiovascular disease, respiratory…
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Symposium honors the life and work of the late John B. Little
More than 200 people gathered virtually on October 30, 2020 for the 23rd annual John B. Little Symposium to honor the legacy of radiobiology expert John B. Little and to share research on the health effects of radiation.
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Children’s food insecurity increasing during COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is driving up food insecurity among children nationwide, according to experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Healthier housing, rooted in social justice
MỹDzung Chu, PhD ’20, explores the health impacts of housing inequities and advocates for housing security in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood.
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Significant link found between air pollution and neurological disorders
For immediate release: October 19, 2020 Boston, MA – Air pollution was significantly associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for several neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease,…
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Newly discovered mechanism for cellular migration has implications for embryonic development, cancer metastasis, and tissue regeneration
Newly discovered mechanism for cellular migration has implications for embryonic development, cancer metastasis, and tissue regeneration.
