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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…
Insurance coverage disruptions, challenges accessing care common amid Medicaid unwinding
According to a new Harvard Chan School survey, nearly half of those who were disenrolled from Medicaid reported being uninsured in late 2023.
Opinion: More support, protection needed for LGBTQ health
Protecting and improving the health of the LGBTQ community will require more research funding to document health inequities, more training for health professionals to recognize and address the community’s unique needs, and more policies to support the equality,…
New center to tackle health disparities affecting LGBTQ community
The LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence, based at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and in partnership with Harvard Chan School, aims to advance health equity for LGBTQ people. The center launched June 4.
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.
Extreme temperatures may increase risk of stroke mortality, especially in low-income countries
Extreme heat and extreme cold are both associated with increased risks of death from ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, especially in low-income countries, according to a new Harvard Chan School 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.
Improving health equity, one smile at a time
Chilean dentist Alberto Inzulza Galdames, MPH ’24, wants to improve access to health care for people in vulnerable communities.
‘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.
Conference aims to help experts foster health equity
Equipping public health leaders with insights and tools to advocate for and implement equitable health practices and policies was the focus of the 2024 Health Equity and Leadership (HEAL) Conference at Harvard Chan School.
