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Infants born to men or to women taking metformin, a common type 2 diabetes drug, do not appear to be at higher risk of birth defects, according to two new studies led by Harvard Chan School.
A growing body of evidence suggests that chemicals in hair relaxers—products aimed at straightening hair—and other hair products marketed to Black girls and women contain endocrine-disrupting substances linked with early menstruation, reproductive health issues, and cancer. But these remain largely unregulated in the U.S.
New Environmental Protection Agency limits on forever chemicals in drinking water are a step in the right direction to protect the nation’s health, but they don’t go nearly far enough, according to a Washington Post op-ed by Harvard Chan School’s Joseph Allen.
The average age at menarche—the first menstrual period—has been decreasing among younger generations in the U.S., especially those belonging to racial minorities and lower socioeconomic statuses, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School.
Having persistently irregular menstrual cycles appears to put women at heightened risk for cardiometabolic conditions, according to a large study from the Apple Women’s Health Study.
A group of scientists has proposed a framework for expanding research into how odors and scents from natural settings impact human health and well-being.
Extreme heat and extreme cold are both associated with increased risks of death from ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, especially in low-income countries, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Replacing diesel school buses with electric school buses may yield up to $247,600 in climate and health benefits per individual bus, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
