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Addressing a ‘critical shortage’ of African public health researchers
Harvard Chan School researchers are working with African partners to enhance adolescent health research opportunities and ultimately launch new doctoral programs at African universities.
The pressing problem of child poverty and poor health
Rita Hamad, associate professor of social and behavioral sciences, shares how the U.S. can lift more children out of poverty.
Reducing health inequities in the Mississippi Delta
Four students worked in the Mississippi Delta region over the summer on practicum projects aimed at tackling chronic disease, supporting foster youth, training community health workers, and improving maternal and infant health.
Gender-affirming surgeries rarely performed on transgender youth
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.
