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Experts, including Harvard Chan School's Karestan Koenen, discussed the significant mental health challenges facing young people during the pandemic, as well as ways parents can help.
Hot days are sending higher percentages of kids to the ER
Children’s visits to emergency rooms in the U.S. rose almost 12% during the warmest months of the year over a three-year period, according to a new study co-authored by Aaron Bernstein. The study, published January 19, 2021 in…
Parental vaccination protects unvaccinated kids, study finds
Children under age 5 who aren’t yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. can get substantial protection from the coronavirus if one or both of their parents is vaccinated, according to a new study.
Opinion: Averting evictions prevents adverse health consequences
A new effort in Massachusetts is preventing evictions, helping tenants avoid health problems and disruptions to family stability, employment, and education, and making money for one of the largest rental property owners in Boston, according to an op-ed…
Why more stringent regulation is needed for ‘forever chemicals’
Environmental health expert Philippe Grandjean discusses the importance of regulating PFAS.
Opinion: Fix crumbling school infrastructure
School buildings are in desperate need of repair, particularly of their systems that manage indoor air quality, according to an opinion piece co-authored by Harvard Chan School's Joseph Allen.
During Head Start Awareness Month, remembering Julius Richmond, its first director
Julius Richmond, who held several prominent roles at Harvard, was a giant in the field of child health and development.
How social media’s toxic content sends teens into ‘a dangerous spiral’
Eating disorders expert Bryn Austin discusses the recent revelation that Facebook has long known that its Instagram app is harming teens’ mental health.
Wildfire smoke in New England underscores climate change-related health risks
After smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. cast a dangerous haze over New England on July 26 and 27, experts spoke out about the growing health risks spurred by climate change, which has led to more frequent…
Higher rates of firearm licensure linked with higher blood lead levels in children
Young children living in Massachusetts communities with higher rates of firearm licensure were significantly more likely to have dangerously high levels of lead in their blood compared to children living in communities with fewer gun licenses, according to…
