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News
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Symposium explores impact of Cairo conference on human rights, 30 years later
A symposium sponsored by Harvard Chan School’s Department of Global Health and Population examined the impact of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development, a highly influential gathering in Cairo of delegates from 179 nations that served as a significant strategic turning point for population and development programs.
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How artificial intelligence might help health care—or harm it
Artificial intelligence in health care be very beneficial—or very problematic, if we’re not careful about how it’s used, said experts at a Harvard Chan School event.
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Bisexual, lesbian women die earlier than heterosexual women
Sexual minority women—those who identify as bisexual or lesbian—die earlier compared to heterosexual women, according to a study by researchers at Harvard Chan School and collaborating institutions.
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Endometriosis pain management methods vary across age groups
Methods to endure and alleviate endometriosis-related pelvic pain vary across age groups, according to a new study by Harvard Chan School.
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Exploring the intersection of health, mindfulness, and climate change
A symposium at Harvard Chan School brought together academics, community leaders, activists, mindfulness practitioners, and monastics who studied under Thich Nhat Hanh to explore the intersection of health, mindfulness, and climate change.
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PTSD’s genetic component validated in new study
A new genetic study of more than 1.2 million people has pinpointed 95 loci, or locations in the genome, linked with risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in which exposure to trauma can harm a person’s quality of life with symptoms such as intrusive thoughts and mood instability.
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Oral hygiene can reduce risk of some cancers
A healthy mouth microbiome can help prevent a number of diseases, including cancer, according to Harvard Chan School’s Mingyang Song.
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Carnivore diet a ‘terrible idea’
Some social media influencers are promoting a so-called “carnivore diet” made up almost entirely of animal products such as beef, butter, and eggs.
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Further investigating the link between MS and Epstein-Barr
People with MS had a stronger immune response to Epstein-Barr virus than those without MS—but their response did not follow a specific pattern that could help highlight the disease’s origins, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
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Sexual minority women face higher risk of stress, depression during pregnancy
During pregnancy, sexual minority women are 50% more likely to experience stress and depression, and are more likely to use antidepressants, compared to their heterosexual counterparts, according to a new study.
