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To protect workers from extreme heat—especially those in developing countries who are impoverished and are employed in the informal economy—safeguards must be introduced not just in workplaces, but also in homes, according to a new Harvard Chan School analysis.
Researchers at Harvard University, especially those in the biomedical and health fields who rely heavily on federal grants, remain uncertain about the future amid the Trump administration’s ongoing attack on scientific research.
Screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer has increased overall in the U.S.—but disparities between regions persist, with disadvantaged communities most likely to have low screening rates, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Older adults with a long lifespan—particularly centenarians—experienced slower cognitive decline and maintained better cognitive function compared to their peers with shorter lifespans, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
In August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cancelled nearly $500 million in contracts that funded mRNA vaccine development. The mRNA technology was the most commonly used…
Moral injury—psychological harm incurred from committing, witnessing, or being subject to actions that violate one’s moral code—has officially been added to the DSM, thanks to research led by Harvard Chan School.
