Department of Epidemiology
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Protein is important—but we’re eating too much, experts say
Protein, along with fat and carbohydrates, is key to keeping the body functioning properly. But people are likely eating too much of it, according to experts. A Feb. 8 article…
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Exploring policy, public health messaging on red meat’s cancer risks
Red and processed meats have been linked with increased cancer risk in numerous studies—yet there aren’t warning labels on these foods. The reasons for this are complex, according to Harvard Chan School’s Timothy Rebbeck.
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Take a research-based quiz about cancer risk
Cancer FactFinder, an online tool, allows readers to check the facts on common claims about cancer risk. FactFinder editor in chief Timothy Rebbeck helped develop this quiz to help readers make healthier choices.
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Cancer Week events focus on navigating misinformation
The internet is rife with information about how to prevent and treat cancer, but much of what patients encounter is confusing, outdated, and harmful, said experts at a recent Harvard Chan School Studio event.
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As health data disappear from government websites, experts push back
Health experts are criticizing the Trump administration’s purge of information on government websites related to certain topics—such as “gender ideology,” reproductive rights, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Mental health declined among U.S. adults from 2011 to 2022
The number of U.S. adults who reported poor mental health rose significantly—and inequitably across social groups—between 2011 and 2022, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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Tackling mental health problems using a heavy dose of data
Figuring out the best ways to prevent and treat mental health disorders—including psychosis in adolescents and young adults, suicide risk, opioid use disorder, and major depressive disorder—is what drives the research of Alejandro Szmulewicz.
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Death, destruction—and trauma—of L.A. wildfires
Psychiatric epidemiologist Karestan Koenen discusses the mental health toll from displacement and loss, and the path forward for victims.
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How worried should we be about bird flu?
Epidemiologist Bill Hanage says we don’t need to panic yet. But there is real cause for concern.
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Little to be gained through ‘gain-of-function’ research, says expert
According to Marc Lipsitch, professor of epidemiology at Harvard Chan School, the risks of infectious disease “gain-of-function” research outweigh the potential benefits—which aren’t as significant as advocates suggest.
