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Alumni perspective: My dad’s cancer taught me why health disparities are so deep—and so stubborn
It's one thing to understand health disparities intellectually. It’s another to see them play out within your own family.
Reducing the burden of prostate cancer
Lorelei Mucci, professor of epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has spent her career seeking to understand why prostate cancer occurs, how it can be prevented, and what patients can do to improve their lives…
Promoting breast cancer equity in rural communities
Jen Cruz, PhD ’25, finds deep personal meaning in her work conducting community-engaged research on breast cancer inequities in rural settings.
A surprising look at the mechanics of metastasis
Scientists at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health are peering deep inside lymph nodes to learn more about how cancer cells spread—and whether we may someday be able to halt metastasis through dietary modifications.
Diets high in plant-based foods, low in processed foods, may help reduce cancer risk
Harvard Chan Studio held a panel discussion on February 5 in which experts debunked cancer misinformation and offered science-based dietary tips.
Studies to examine health risks of New England nuclear power plants
Harvard Chan School's Petros Koutrakis is leading two studies to investigate the health impacts of New England nuclear power plants on nearby residents.
For accurate cancer information in multiple languages, try Cancer FactFinder
People seeking evidence-based information about what may cause cancer can find it—in nine languages—on Harvard Chan School’s Cancer FactFinder website.
Dangerous hair products more commonly sold in Black, low-income neighborhoods
Hair products sold in Boston neighborhoods with higher percentages of people of color and poorer people tend to be more toxic than those sold in neighborhoods with more white and affluent people, according to recent research led by…
Plan to eliminate lead pipes a ‘big win’ for Harvard Chan School scientists
An EPA plan to eliminate all of the nation's lead pipes in 10 years relies heavily on research conducted by Harvard Chan School's Ronnie Levin and Joel Schwartz.
The dangers of oil drilling in the Middle East
Oil drilling in Middle Eastern countries is releasing toxic air pollutants through the process of gas flaring, or the burning of waste gas, according to experts.
