Nation ‘What is compelling to do right now?’ Marshall Ganz started at Harvard but took some time off — about three decades — to become Civil Rights, labor, political organizer, and finally scholar, mentor
World How federal missteps opened door to COVID misinformation Anti-vaxxers, others benefited from mistrust engendered by early stumbles in messaging about virus, prevention, reporter says
Arts ‘Living one’s life during and after the violation of one’s humanity’ Ruth Simmons’ memoir traces everyday natural beauty, mortal peril of growing up Black in 1940s rural Texas
Nation ‘What you can do for your country’ Future Harvard president leaves Virginia for Concord Academy, set on path by JFK inauguration speech, visit by MLK
How durable is your immunity? William Hanage on COVID outlook for fall and winter, hybrid protection, vulnerability of older people, and the wisdom of Taylor Swift Health| DateSeptember 7, 2023
Mental health ills are rising. Do mood-tracking apps help? Public health data specialist says they can raise patient awareness, but there are pitfalls Health| DateAugust 14, 2023
Strong, silent, and suffering inside What if society gave men permission to be vulnerable? Panelists discuss masculinity and mental health. Health| DateAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023
Are new weight-loss drugs the answer to America’s obesity problem? Some doctors call them a godsend, particularly as part of wider treatment plan; others warn against halting research into root causes Health| DateJuly 10, 2023
After four generations, an emergency focus on climate change Like multiple generations of her family, Julia Malits is going to be doctor but her interest spans treating patients, environmental health Campus| DateMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023
‘Happiness is not a destination … Happiness is the way’ Chan School of Public Health celebrates opening of $25M Thich Nhat Hanh Center for research, approaches to mindfulness Health| DateApril 28, 2023May 1, 2023
Expanding our understanding of gut feelings Women who suppressed emotions had less diverse microbiomes in study that also found specific bacterial link to happiness Health| DateApril 27, 2023April 27, 2023
Benita Kayembe takes hard look at hidden human cost of electric cars Chan graduate’s research focuses on deadly risks, exploitation faced by workers who mine key component of lithium-ion batteries in Republic of the Congo Campus| DateApril 25, 2023April 26, 2023
Take it from the experts, a pet can change your life Now we just need to remove barriers to the benefits animals provide, they say Health| DateApril 11, 2023April 17, 2023
Elevated dementia risk even when pollution is below EPA standards Using new analysis tool, researchers find consistent evidence associating PM2.5 and cognitive decline Health| DateApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023
William Hanage on COVID lessons we haven’t learned Epidemiologist looks back and ahead Health| DateMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023
Prospect dim for Biden plan to bolster Medicare, health policy expert says Chan School’s McDonough cites divided Congress, says looming funding crisis is, oddly enough, result of program design World| DateMarch 15, 2023
Lack of sleep will catch up to you in more ways than one Experts highlight the health and memory effects, offer suggestions for countering environmental disruptions Health| DateFebruary 17, 2023February 18, 2023
Model predicts risk of endometrial cancer Current screening guidelines ignore those at high risk for the most prevalent gynecological malignancy in U.S. Health| DateFebruary 14, 2023
Really need to start exercising but hate it? Just move Health professionals say any regular activity is useful. If it’s been a while, ramp up ‘like a crockpot: low and slow’ Health| DateJanuary 23, 2023January 24, 2023
With an eye on climate, a helping hand for health care’s front lines C-CHANGE climate toolkit looks to fill training, education gap Health| DateJanuary 3, 2023January 4, 2023
When pollinator populations are in peril As pollination slowly falls, risks rise to economic and human health Health| DateDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022
Eating more during the holidays? Don’t mistake Oreo calories for olive calories. In debate over drivers of obesity, David Ludwig argues for shift from behavioral to biological paradigm Health| DateDecember 9, 2022December 12, 2022
Williams to step down as dean of Harvard Chan School Renowned epidemiologist who launched collaborations and met public health challenges plans return to teaching and research News| DateNovember 10, 2022November 10, 2022
A global beacon on climate change Salata Institute casts off with University-wide, interdisciplinary approach to begin finding real solutions to existential crisis Science| DateOctober 27, 2022October 27, 2022
We’re living longer so that just means we work longer, right? For many that’s fine, Lisa Berkman says, but nation needs fix for surprising number who are out of work earlier than expected Business| DateOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022
Is pandemic finally over? We asked the experts. Harvard faculty on changes to views on school, work, winter’s likely surge, danger of ‘lethal inflexibility’ Health| DateOctober 11, 2022October 12, 2022
Why are young people so miserable? They tally lowest life-satisfaction scores among all age groups of those 18 and older in Harvard-led study, reversal of results of past surveys Health| DateSeptember 15, 2022September 15, 2022
Using AI as a pandemic crystal ball MGH, Broad researchers develop Big Data tool that can predict which variants will likely trigger surges Health| DateAugust 29, 2022August 29, 2022
Gorge today, sweat tomorrow? That’s not how it works. Researcher outlines fresh data showing that you can’t outrun a bad diet Health| DateJuly 27, 2022July 27, 2022
Drivers who are frustrated, distracted, mad — and somewhat rusty Public health, medical experts examine causes behind spike in pandemic traffic fatalities Health| DateJuly 6, 2022July 7, 2022
Optimism lengthens life, study finds Women who reported positive outlook were likelier to live past 90, regardless of race Health| DateJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022
Some light in distance for major curbs to gun violence Chan’s School’s David Hemenway uncertain about effects of Uvalde deaths, but believes growing body of research will turn tide in time World| DateJune 1, 2022June 1, 2022
Making field to table work regionally Chan School/GSD’s Sayles leveraging dual degree in urban planning, public health to improve food system Campus| DateApril 12, 2022
Rebuilding Ukraine after ‘great de-developer’ Humanitarian Initiative’s VanRooyen discusses refugee crisis after Russian invasion, and other disasters World| DateApril 4, 2022May 2, 2022
