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A new interdisciplinary concentration in climate change and planetary health at Harvard Chan School is aimed at preparing students to deal with the consequences of human-caused changes to the climate and the planet, such as extreme weather, the spread of infectious diseases, and negative impacts on food production.
September 4, 2024 — We are thrilled to announce the appointment of three new faculty members to the Department of Environmental Health this fall. I am so excited about the…
At a boot camp held August 15–16 at Harvard Chan School, around 60 environmental health scientists gathered both on campus and online to learn about methods and approaches for studying environmental health disparities.
Frequent use of household cleaning products that contain hazardous chemicals may be raising women’s risk of health harms including asthma and other respiratory conditions, as well as allergic reactions, according to recent studies.
July 15, 2024 — “How we talk about hot weather is seriously flawed. As heat waves become more intense and more frequent because of climate change, we need to change…
Students from the U.S. and beyond took a deep dive into issues of climate change, equity, and public health at an annual weeklong summit at Harvard Chan School.
In the wake of the United Arab Emirates’ heaviest-ever recorded rainfall in April, the nation has experienced a surge in dengue cases. The increase comes amid a worldwide spike in the tropical disease.
July 17, 2024 — A new study co-authored by Francine Laden, SD, Jaime Hart, SD, and Peter James, ScD found that exposure to green space during middle-age may improve cognitive…
In light of new findings that multiple tampon brands contain toxic metals, the FDA should consider stricter monitoring menstrual products, says Harvard Chan School’s Shruthi Mahalingaiah.
