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Tonight is i-Night! Held at the Smith Center in Cambridge and organized by the Harvard Chan Student Government Association and the Office for Student Affairs, tonight is an exciting evening of performances that celebrate and showcase the many talents of the Harvard Chan School community.

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“High blood pressure is a lead risk factor for mortality in Africa and the rest of the world,” said Harvard Chan School's Thomas Gaziano. “Our study suggests other countries could adopt similar regulations and look for similar improvements.”

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To help people separate cancer facts from fiction, researchers at Harvard Chan School created the Cancer FactFinder. The online tool allows users to look up common claims about cancer to find out whether they are supported or debunked by research.

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2.5 million Americans have severe gambling problems, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. Public health experts like Harvard Chan's Shekhar Saxena discussed possible remedies to the nationwide problem, exacerbated by online sports betting, at a recent Studio event. bit.ly/4hDDxnI

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Pie party at @harvardchanschool.bsky.social

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We are happy to announce that we have joined BlueSky! Follow us for updates from the Department of Environmental Health at @harvardchanschool.bsky.social, including research updates, news, and events.

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Among U.S. workers with chronic health conditions, 76% need to manage them during work hours, yet 60% haven’t told their employer about their conditions. Read more about a new poll from Harvard Chan School and @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social:

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Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures can affect adolescents’ mental health and behavior, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School’s Henning Tiemeier.

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Tomorrow, I'm excited to attend this session led by Dr. Kelly Wright. She has been instrumental as a physician champion for enhanced recovery after surgery, #patientsafety, & sustainability in healthcare. Join me via Zoom! hsph.harvard.edu/environmenta... #obgynsky @harvardchanschool.bsky.social

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Renata Prôa, MPH ‘25, talks about her dream of using AI technology to more efficiently deliver quality health care to people in remote regions of her home country of Brazil.

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Even after a #wildfire has been put out, particulate matter in the air can pose a risk to your health even when you’re indoors. @joeallenjoe.bsky.social, associate professor of exposure assessment science, describes 4 methods for reducing your health risk when returning to a burn zone after a fire.

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A little bit of good news: my first paper from work done here @danafarber.bsky.social @harvardchanschool.bsky.social is officially published today in @nature.com Fitting for me that the focus here is ccRCC given my past work dating all the way back to grad school! www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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“We’ve added a phenomenal amount of time to human life expectancy,” said @willmair.bsky.social, professor of molecular metabolism and director of the Harvard Chan Aging Initiative. “But those additional years have absolutely really nothing to do with making our bodies intrinsically age slower.”

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During the Harvard Chan Studio panel for #WorldCancerDay, presented jointly with the Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention, experts Milagros Abreu, Skyler Johnson (@huntsmancancer.bsky.social), and Stacey Loeb spoke with Mallika Marshall to about navigating cancer misinformation online.

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Starting soon: www.youtube.com/live/fZoEmje...

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#Cancer is one of the most searched topics online, but the information those searches yield can be difficult to decipher. What’s true? What’s debunked? Register for Harvard Chan Studio's event presented jointly with the Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention: hsph.me/cancermisinf...

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Researchers from Harvard Chan School (@harvardenvhealth.bsky.social), UCLA, UC Davis, and UT Austin have launched the Los Angeles Fire Human Exposure and Long-Term Health Study, a 10-year, unprecedented collective scientific effort to understand the short- and long-term health impacts of #wildfires.

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Tomorrow, January 30, at 1 pm ET, Nir Menachemi, dean of the Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University, joins us in the #HarvardChanStudio to discuss winning over allies based on scientific evidence and forging successful public health partnerships. hsph.me/NirMenachemi

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Students met with key Massachusetts health policy leaders at this year's Mass. Student Health Policy Forum, including Sen. Cindy Friedman, Rep. Christine Barber, Michael Levine of MassHealth, David Seltz of Mass. Health Policy Commission, and Robbie Goldstein of Mass. Department of Public Health.

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Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, assistant professor of immunology and infectious diseases, shares her thoughts on preparing for the next pandemic, including the need for more funding, clearer comms from public health leaders, and stronger partnerships among government agencies, business, and academia.

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Join us live tomorrow at 8am PST to hear from our director @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social and other @harvardchanschool.bsky.social experts on the impact of LA wildfire smoke on your health, and how to re-enter your homes safely. Watch live on @youtube: www.youtube.com/@HarvardChan...

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Apply now for a 2025 student tuition waiver! ⏰ Limited waivers available for qualified PhD students w/out alternative funding to attend #causalinference Summer Courses @harvardchanschool.bsky.social. 📅 Deadline: 2/15/25 11:59 PM ET Review eligibility & submit: causalab.hsph.harvard.edu/courses/

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Alejandro Szmulewicz, a newly appointed assistant professor of epidemiology, analyzes large data sources to determine the best ways to treat mental health disorders, when to start or stop treatment, and how to choose the best treatment for patients where different courses of action exist.

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Excited to announce the launch of the new website of the Social Policies for Health Equity Research (SPHERE) Center @harvardchanschool.bsky.social! Check it out for details on our team's latest research and activities: https://buff.ly/3Cb6V5I @iaphs.bsky.social @societyforepi.bsky.social

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Mary Margaret Johnson, principal research scientist in the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard Chan School, discusses the dangers of wildfire smoke to health, which populations are most at risk, and tips to protect yourself.

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Introducing the new hsph.harvard.edu! Teams at #HarvardChan have created a new website experience to showcase our outstanding research, world-class educational programs, and commitment to implementation + impact while centering our vision of a world with health, dignity, and justice for every human.

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