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Why companies should pay attention to workplace air quality

Organizations should be thinking about how to monitor the air quality in their workspaces in real time, according to healthy buildings expert Joseph Allen.

Reducing the side effects of radiation therapy for brain tumors

At the 26th annual John B. Little Symposium, radiation science researchers discussed how to improve brain radiation therapy so that it better targets tumors and limits side effects on healthy cells.

Health equity a ‘necessity,’ says Northwestern’s Clyde Yancy at Hopkins lecture

Northwestern's Clyde Yancy spoke at Harvard Chan School's 2023 Donald Hopkins Lecture about the importance of addressing health inequities.

Microplastics may disproportionately harm vulnerable communities

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

Exploring rising cancer rates in younger people

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.

Hair product safety could depend on where you live

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…

A powerful methodology to guide health decision-making

Launched in 2021, CAUSALab brings together 14 epidemiology faculty members across multiple universities to collaborate on applying causal inference methods to compare the effectiveness and safety of health and policy interventions in a broad range of areas.