In the News Archives

Harvard Chan School research scientist Mary Johnson says that vulnerable communities are particularly impacted by microplastics.

Cancer rates are increasing in people below the age of 50, a trend that could be driven by obesity and other factors, according to experts.

Although COVID cases have ticked up, there is also good news: Old COVID tests may still be good; businesses should know how to pivot if infections keep climbing; and overall COVID conditions aren’t nearly as bad as they were even a year ago.

Hair products sold in neighborhoods that are poorer or that have a higher percentage of residents of color were more likely to contain higher levels of hazardous chemicals than products sold in predominantly white and affluent areas, according to a study from researchers at Harvard Chan School.

The harmful effects of alcohol can be potentially lowered by prioritizing healthy habits, according to experts.

Two faculty members from Harvard Chan School are among 19 from across Harvard selected to receive support from the Salata Institute Seed Grant Program, launched in April to fund interdisciplinary research in climate and sustainability.

People who tend to stay up late have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those who rise early, a new study found.

In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson overturned the constitutional right to abortion, leading many states to pass laws that restricted abortion access. In the months following the decision, more people traveled to Massachusetts—a state with few restrictions—to access abortion care, according to a recent study.

Exposure to videos and photos on social media platforms can contribute to body dissatisfaction and eating disorders among teen and adolescent girls, and can lead to serious mental health issues, including suicidal behavior, according to experts.