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“I recognize myself, I recognize that's my friend's story, that's my sister's story...“ American Repertory Theater's Diane Paulus discusses how theater can illuminate critical public health challenges through productions like Waitress, Jagged Little Pill, and Night Side Songs. Watch live:

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Public health training at Harvard Chan School empowers students to tackle real-world public health challenges as they earn their degrees. Last semester, WGH 230 gave students the opportunity to pursue community-informed projects focused on trans health equity.

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I talked to the Harvard Gazette about my vision for @hsph.harvard.edu and how we can expand our impact while navigating a rapidly shifting landscape for federally funded research. news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

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Congratulations to recently admitted students to Harvard Chan School, and a special welcome to those visiting campus for admitted students day! 🎥: Renata Prôa

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A @countwaylibrary.bsky.social exhibit called Prescriptions for Peace, on display through the summer, highlights the role of health care professionals in the anti-nuclear war movement. The exhibit pairs research from Harvard Med School student Katie Blanton with items from the library’s archives.

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Eating a diet rich in plant-based foods, low to moderate amounts of healthy animal-based foods, and low amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the likelihood of healthy aging—defined as reaching age 70 free of major chronic diseases and in good cognitive, physical, and mental health.

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“TB is spreading in totally different ways than we ever anticipated, and therefore, we have totally new ways to intervene.“ – Sarah Fortune, chair of the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard Chan School during a recent Harvard Chan Studio event #WorldTBDay

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“Excluding [dual noneligibles] from national discussions of health care access undermines our country’s public health goals,” says Harvard Chan’s Jose Figueroa. In this Q&A, @joefigs.bsky.social discusses policy solutions to help deliver health care to older undocumented people:

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In a recent interview with CNN, Harvard Chan School’s Mary T. Bassett (@fxbharvard.bsky.social) discussed recent public health headlines, including federal funding cuts to scientific research and global aid and the potential of another infectious disease pandemic.

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💡Barrie Landry spoke to the @financialtimes.com about philanthropic investment in #child protection worldwide, including through our professional and graduate-level training & certificate programs: ➡️ tinyurl.com/3jt3ashb ➡️ tinyurl.com/4ff5ckau Read: www.ft.com/partnerconte... @unicef.org

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and globally, but many people don’t see it as an urgent concern, according to cardiovascular disease experts at a Harvard Chan Studio event.

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A study led by the University of Maryland’s SPH and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health uncovered racial and ethnic disparities in maternity care spending. Dr. Rebecca Gourevitch dives into the findings, read about it here!. shorturl.at/4JXz1 @publichealthumd.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu

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State and local governments can drive public health forward in innovative and effective ways. Ashwin Vasan, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, will explore a roadmap and provide insights for the future in today's Harvard Chan Studio event.

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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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Karestan Koenen, Harvard Chan School professor of psychiatric epidemiology (@harvardepi.bsky.social) and an expert in stress and trauma, discusses the impact of the uncertainty roiling the public health field—and offers tips on how to cope. Read the full Q&A: hsph.harvard.edu/news/coping-...

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Advances in genomic surveillance have revealed that #tuberculosis is vastly underdiagnosed worldwide. This upcoming Studio event will bring you the latest on this major global health threat, featuring speakers from Harvard Chan and Harvard Medical School. Watch live: youtube.com/harvardpublichealth

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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.

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Students from across @harvardkennedy.bsky.social, @hsph.harvard.edu, Harvard Griffin GSAS, and the interdisciplinary program in health policy will receive Social Equity and Health Equity stipend funding—which totals more than $130,000.

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How can storytelling raise awareness of public health issues and help shape a meaningful response? Watch today's Studio event, presented jointly with the Center for Health Communication at Harvard Chan School:

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With heart disease being the leading cause of death among Americans, cardiovascular disease risk assessment and early detection is key to saving lives. Expert panelists will explore the latest advancements in treatment and strategies for prevention in today's Harvard Chan Studio event. Watch live:

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@maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social uncovers the dangers of air pollution on heart health & shares steps to protect health: - monitor local air quality - wear an N95 mask if outdoor air quality is poor - use a HEPA air filter inside More in @hsph.harvard.edu news: loom.ly/ul9N9qA

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I was interviewed about Bio(un)ethical for the @hsph.harvard.edu website! hsph.harvard.edu/news/student...

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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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