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Jessica Cohen, Jane Kim honored at annual Alice Hamilton Award lecture
Health economist Jessica Cohen was honored for her achievements in research, service, and leadership at the 13th annual Alice Hamilton Award lecture.
Zyn pouches safer than smoking, but still pose risks
Zyn pouches—nicotine pouches that people use by placing them in their mouths— may help adult smokers quit, but they could also unintentionally encourage young people to start using a nicotine product, according to Harvard Chan School’s Vaughan Rees.
Measles outbreaks show the risks of under-vaccination
Yonatan Grad, professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard Chan School, discusses measles' recent resurgence.
Lead pipe replacement free in Boston, but uptake slow
A year-old program offers property owners in Boston free replacement of old lead service lines that carry water from the public supply to homes. But only about 400 homeowners have taken advantage of the program so far, according…
Prenatal exposure to antiseizure medication topiramate may not increase children’s risk of autism spectrum disorder
Prenatal exposure to topiramate, an antiseizure medication prescribed to treat epilepsy as well as migraines and bipolar disorder, does not appear to increase kids' risk of autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H.…
When women give birth while in prison, how do their children fare?
Research by Bethany Kotlar, PhD ’24, follows children born to incarcerated mothers for the first three years of their lives.
Air pollution, socioeconomic disadvantages may increase children’s risk of asthma
Early life exposure to air pollution may increase children's risk of developing asthma—especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged children, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School.
Children in detention lack adequate health care, report finds
Children living in detention typically have a host of health problems—including high rates of mental illness, trauma, high-risk substance abuse, chronic disease, and neurodevelopmental disabilities—but lack adequate health services in places where they’re detained, according to a new…
EPA’s proposed stricter lead standards draw complaints
Proposed changes to U.S. regulations on lead levels in drinking water are generating criticism from various quarters.
Milk optional in a balanced diet
For those who eat a balanced diet, drinking milk isn’t necessary for good health, according to Harvard Chan School experts.
