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The importance of funding infectious disease research

3 weeks ago | hsph.harvard.edu | Patrick Carey

Home / News / The importance of funding infectious disease research Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health collaborate with scientists around the country and around the world. Sarah Fortune, chair of the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, says that each link in this web of research is important to forwarding scientific advancement and finding new ways to battle diseases from tuberculosis to Parkinson’s. This research requires investment, says Fortune.
Synthetic braiding hair used by Black women contain dangerous chemicals | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

1 month ago | 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.
Health Coverage Fellowship Chooses Class for 2025

1 month ago | hsph.harvard.edu | Larry Tye |Jennifer Calfas |Gwen Dilworth |Christine Mai Duc

BOSTON (March 4, 2025) – The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health today announced that thirteen health and science journalists from across the world have been selected for the 2025 class of theHealth Coverage Fellowship.
Protein is important—but we’re eating too much, experts say | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

2 months ago | 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.
Women Still Face Barriers to the C-Suite: How to Cultivate a Leadership Reputation

2 months ago | hsph.harvard.edu | Katherine Igoe

Senior leadership positions in health care are highly coveted and highly competitive. Even though women and those who identify as women are hired in these positions more often than they were historically, there remains a substantial lack of representation in the highest positions: from 61 percent representation in manager and director roles to 32 percent at the C-suite level (and only 8 percent for women of color), according to a 2023 McKinsey & Company study using data from 2022.
Wildfires in LA: Smoke, Exposures, and Your Health | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Jan 24, 2025 | hsph.harvard.edu

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Meta’s fact-checking changes raise concerns about spread of science misinformation

Jan 10, 2025 | hsph.harvard.edu | Amy Roeder

Home / News / Meta’s fact-checking changes raise concerns about spread of science misinformationMeta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced on Jan. 7 that it would end its use of fact-checkers and launch a user-based “community notes” system to flag inaccurate or misleading posts. The move has raised concerns among experts—including Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s K.
New report addresses misinformation about science

Jan 8, 2025 | hsph.harvard.edu | Amy Roeder

Home / News / New report addresses misinformation about scienceThe National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine released a report on December 19 that explored the nature and scope of misinformation about science, and offered recommendations for limiting its spread and reducing its potential harms. K. Vish Viswanath, Lee Kum Kee Professor of Health Communication at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and chair of the report committee, recently spoke about its findings.
Make sitting less and moving more a daily habit for good health

Jan 8, 2025 | hsph.harvard.edu | Chronic Diseases |Amy Roeder

Home / News / Make sitting less and moving more a daily habit for good healthProlonged sitting has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and premature death. I-Min Lee, professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, recently shared her thoughts about the dangers of sedentary behavior and how much exercise is needed to offset its harms.
Kindness linked to better physical health, longevity | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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.