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A new Harvard Chan School study found little to no utilization of gender-affirming surgeries by transgender and gender-diverse minors in the U.S.
Improving life expectancy for youth with HIV in U.S.
While life expectancy remains lower among youth with HIV, these gaps have less to do with the disease itself and more to do with disengagement from care and other sociodemographic factors, according to a new study co-authored by…
Metformin, common diabetes drug, not linked to increased birth defect risk
Infants born to men or to women taking metformin, a common type 2 diabetes drug, do not appear to be at higher risk of birth defects, according to two new studies led by Harvard Chan School.
Commentary: Maternal, infant health must be prioritized amid climate change
As climate change continues to escalate, protecting maternal and infant health must be a priority, according to experts from Harvard Chan School.
Menstrual periods are arriving earlier for younger generations, especially among racial minority and lower-income individuals
The average age at menarche—the first menstrual period—has been decreasing among younger generations in the U.S., especially those belonging to racial minorities and lower socioeconomic statuses, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School.
Identifying risk factors for suicidal ideation in Indian adolescent girls
Adolescent girls in India have a higher risk of suicidal ideation if they experience psychological distress or intergenerational violence, according to a study.
Electric school buses may yield significant health and climate benefits, cost savings
Replacing diesel school buses with electric school buses may yield up to $247,600 in climate and health benefits per individual bus, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
‘No safe amount of exposure’ to gas stove pollution
People living in U.S. households with gas stoves may regularly breathe in unsafe levels of nitrogen dioxide, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School’s Kari Nadeau.
Why lead persists in homes and water—and what to do about it
Although lead in house paint and water pipes has long been banned in the U.S., plenty of it is still around. Harvard Chan School's Mary Jean Brown discusses why lead still persists and what people can do to…
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.
