Karen Feldscher

1 month ago | hsph.harvard.edu | Karen Feldscher

Cuts at NIOSH, a federal agency focused on workplace health and safety, could make workers across the U.S. less safe, slow research about how to prevent worker illness and injury, and shrink the pipeline of experts in occupational health and safety.

Mar 5, 2025 | hsph.harvard.edu | Karen Feldscher

A host of dangerous chemicals, including carcinogens, lead, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), have been found in some of the most popular synthetic hair brands used in braided styles.

Feb 12, 2025 | hsph.harvard.edu | Karen Feldscher

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.

Jun 15, 2024 | hsph.harvard.edu | Karen Feldscher

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.