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A year-old program offers property owners in Boston free replacement of old lead service lines that carry water from the public supply to homes. But only about 400 homeowners have taken advantage of the program so far, according to recent media reports.
Eating a plant-based diet over the long term does not appear to increase the risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School.
Early life exposure to air pollution may increase children’s risk of developing asthma—especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged children, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School.
Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants may increase seniors’ risk of cardiovascular hospitalization, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Stricter new federal regulations on deadly fine particulate air pollution in the U.S. were announced on February 7—and Harvard Chan School research played a key role in the decision.
Increased government oversight of public health research, disease surveillance, and policy is critical to saving lives and promoting equity during future pandemics, according to Harvard Chan School faculty.
Members of the Harvard community who attended COP28—the two-week international climate summit held in late 2023 in Dubai—gathered January 30 to discuss key takeaways, lessons learned, and next steps in the climate and health arena.
Amid concern raised by social media users about the potential risk of lead exposure from Stanley mugs, experts are weighing in on how serious the risk is and what consumers should watch for.
