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Mindfulness During Times of Uncertainty
May 8, 2025 | Monastic teacher and interdisciplinary scholar reflects on Buddhist mind training, emotional resilience, and the transformative power of compassion.
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Weight-Loss Surgery Down 25% as Anti-Obesity Drug Use Soars
November 5, 2024 | Study authors call for more research examining how trend affects long-term patient outcomes.
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Parkinson’s May Take a ‘Gut-First’ Path
September 25, 2024 | Damage to upper GI lining linked to future risk of Parkinson’s disease, says new study.
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How Leaders Find Happiness — And Teach It
July 18, 2024 | Symposium examines science, outlines opportunities to tackle mental health crisis.
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Fighting ‘Forever Chemicals’
May 22, 2024 | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health PhD candidate discusses research on PFAS.
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What the Pandemic Is Teaching Us About the Immune System
January 4, 2024 | In the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, immunology may be entering a new golden age.
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Harvard Professor Highlights the Importance of Ventilation for “Healthy Buildings”
November 21, 2023 | Joseph Allen talks to CBS News about the importance of healthy buildings.
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Communities of Color Disproportionately Exposed to PFAS Pollution in Drinking Water
August 3, 2023 | New study reveals communities with higher proportions of Black and Hispanic/Latino residents are more likely to be exposed to PFAS.
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