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NEW: The latest paper in our CogFx series is out! This time we leveraged a natural experiment - when a University increased ventilation rates in classrooms to protect from covid, were there additional benefits to students in terms of cognitive function performance?

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In a new @hbr.org article, @joeallenjoe.bsky.social, shares insights on forever chemicals from Harvard's Healthier Materials Playbook. The Playbook includes 2 main recommendations for workplaces: 1. Demand transparency 2. Avoid the entire class of forever chemicals

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A7. It's time for creative and effective solutions that help us mitigate and adapt to climate change. Actions that reduce our reliance on fossil fuels have the potential to improve health, save lives, and strengthen the economy. #NPHWChat

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While doctors treat one patient at a time, #PublicHealth protects millions at once. Harvard Chan faculty, researchers, and graduates work with communities at every level, from helping individuals make healthy choices to transforming entire systems and solving today’s biggest health challenges.

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Don't miss this @hsph.harvard.edu Studio event on April 17 - Breathing easier: The pursuit of clean air @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social, @anorisarma.bsky.social and others will discuss the threat of air pollution and explore solutions. Register: hsph.harvard.edu/events/breat...

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A1/ Public health research has shown us how climate change impacts our health, whether from extreme heat, air pollution, wildfires or flooding. Now, we're learning how to use evidence-based solutions to build climate resilience and keep our communities healthy and safe. #NPHWChat

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A2. We listen, then respond. We heard from frontline clinics across the country about what they need to be more climate resilient, then worked with them to build tools and resources. Learn more: hsph.harvard.edu/research/cli... #NPHWChat

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A3. Our Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics Toolkit, developed w/ Americares, helps providers, patients & clinic admins: - create grab & go emergency kits - keep indoor air clean during wildfires - know which meds may be impacted by heat ...& more: www.americares.org/what-we-do/c... #NPHWChat

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Preliminary research from LA Fire HEALTH Study and Dr. Kari Nadeau found that firefighters had elevated levels of mercury and lead in their blood after responding to the LA fires, compared to firefighters who responded to a forest fire. Read more from @lafirehealth.bsky.social: loom.ly/a74aNbs

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In a recent @sciencenews.bsky.social article, @joeallenjoe.bsky.social shares that ashy residue from the #LAfires can contain toxic chemicals, even weeks and months after the fires. Dr. Allen and experts advise precautions for those with homes near the burn sites. loom.ly/Ww9Nd8c

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A new study by the American Cancer Society and @anorisarma.bsky.social highlights the impact wildfires can have on cancer care. “This study is just the tip of the iceberg showing how extreme weather may be impacting patients with chronic illnesses,” says Dr. Nori-Sarma. loom.ly/O25szXI

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Seasonal allergy symptoms may be hitting harder and earlier than before. Dr. Mary Johnson shares for an @npr.org All Things Considered segment that the increasing carbon dioxide 💨 concentration in the atmosphere stimulates plants to produce more allergenic proteins in pollen🌸. loom.ly/qXhLtlk

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Watch @joeallenjoe.bsky.social on @weather.bsky.social where he talked about findings from the @lafirehealth.bsky.social about what residents returning to their homes can do to protect themselves.

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“Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Can Make You Sick — or Keep You Well,” by @joeallenjoe.bsky.social was released 5 years ago and it is just as relevant as it was when it was released! Take the quiz below to learn more about indoor air quality and Dr. Allen's research: loom.ly/7ISjvJ0

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The LA Fire Health Study, led by our own Drs. Nadeau and @joeallenjoe.bsky.social is now on BlueSky! Follow the study to learn more about the health impacts of wildfires and view preliminary study data when its released each week.

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“There’s a general misperception that after the flames go out the hazard has gone away,” says @joeallenjoe.bsky.social for @sciencenews.bsky.social. Experts share that contamination can linger in water systems or even inside of your home. Read More: loom.ly/Ww9Nd8c

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In a new NIEHS article, Dr. Andrea Baccarelli discussed his work to shift scientific efforts to focus on disease prevention using the precision environmental health (PEH) framework, which combines genetics, environmental exposure analysis, and data science. loom.ly/VkHWf40

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"Any policies that reduce fossil fuel-derived air pollution will benefit heart and lung health," said @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social in a @hsph.harvard.edu article on the lesser-known dangers of air pollution for cardiovascular health. Read more faculty insights below: loom.ly/NjAtfUQ

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Dr. Tamara James-Todd was featured in a recent Consumer Reports article on the health risks of using synthetic hair for braiding. She noted that chemicals found in the braids resemble endocrine disruptors, which can negatively affect immunity, puberty, metabolism, and more. loom.ly/TGIQf2s

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Dr. Maitreyi Mazumdar was featured in @hsph.harvard.edu news about her critical work preventing spina bifida in Bangladesh. Her research demonstrating how folic acid can reduce the risk of spina bifida has led to policy changes in Bangladesh. loom.ly/LMfhQaI

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Dr. Vanessa Kerry’s @foreignpolicy.com article shows how health crises strain defense systems and destabilize nations, and why public health investment is key to global safety. Read more: loom.ly/7MEPAhE

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Check out this new @insideclimatenews.org article featuring @gaurabbasu.bsky.social about new treatments and training to respond to the warming climate:

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Congratulations to Dr. Barrak Alahmad for receiving the 2025 @aaas.org Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science for his work on the health impacts of extreme heat and dust. Learn about his research and watch a video about the award winners here: loom.ly/4F0-FEI

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A sustainable power grid is a matter of public health, according to Francesca Dominici. She recently wrote in @forbes.com about why decarbonizing the power grid is essential, esp with the growth of AI. And why the benefits far outweigh the costs. Read the full article here: loom.ly/TJesLZk

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In a recent @laist.com article, @joeallenjoe.bsky.social discusses the long-term health impacts of the LA wildfires. The fires are the focus of a new 10-year study launched by Drs. Allen, Nadeau, and others to track wildfire smoke exposure and health impacts. Read the article here: loom.ly/8c_HBI4

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The EH Department has partnered with UCLA, USC, et al for the new LA Fire HEALTH Study. This 10-year longitudinal study of the recent #LAfires will collect data about smoke and ash exposures after the fire and their health impacts. Learn more about the study and access the data at lafirehealth.org

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Extreme heat may lead to more hospitalizations among those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), according to a new research in JAMA Internal Medicine co-authored by EH research scientist @scott-delaney.bsky.social. Read more here: loom.ly/-NxxbS8

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Another effect of climate change? Worsening diabetes. Dr. Barrak Alahmad explains that extreme temperatures cause heat stress, which in turn worsens glucose regulation. Read the full story in @climateconnections.bsky.social:

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Congrats to Dr. David Christiani, who was named a top doctor by @BostonMagazine for 2025! In addition to being a part of our EH faculty, Dr. Christiani specializes in pulmonary disease at @MassGenBrigham.

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New from @npr.org: Many farmworkers continued to labor in fields amid the fumes during the #LAfires. Dr. Francesca Dominici warns that repeated exposure to fumes can have adverse impacts on health. Read the @npr.org article: loom.ly/nJ4w73E

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Exciting news! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Amruta Nori-Sarma @anorisarma.bsky.social as the deputy director of Harvard Chan C-CHANGE. We look forward to Dr. Nori-Sarma's leadership, vision, and dedication as she helps us advance our solutions-oriented research in climate and health.

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"There are hundreds [of PFAS] that are not regulated, and there's no stoppers on industries from creating new ones," says Ronnie Levin in a recent @newsweek.com article about the persistent presence of #foreverchemicals in drinking water. Read more: loom.ly/j0QoEb8

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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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