Maya Brownstein

2 months ago | hsph.harvard.edu | Maya Brownstein

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments for mental health conditions, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School.

Mar 24, 2025 | hsph.harvard.edu | Maya Brownstein

Maintaining a diet rich in plant-based foods and lower in ultra-processed foods was linked to healthier aging.

Mar 3, 2025 | hsph.harvard.edu | Maya Brownstein

By pinpointing the link between arsenic exposure, folic acid, and spina bifida, research from Harvard Chan School’s Maitreyi Mazumdar is helping the government of Bangladesh take action to prevent the often disabling spinal condition.

Jan 8, 2025 | hsph.harvard.edu | Maya Brownstein

Regularly volunteering and engaging in other acts of kindness can boost not just mental health but also physical health, according to Harvard Chan School researchers.

Dec 16, 2024 | hsph.harvard.edu | Maya Brownstein

In the wake of the Steward Health Care crisis, corporate and private equity ownership of health care has come under new scrutiny. Harvard health policy experts weigh in on the growing corporatization of the U.S. health care system and what it means for patients, practitioners, and public health.