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Ankur Pandya speaking into a microphone at a conference.

Decision-Making Science & Clinical Trials

January 28, 2025 | Five Questions with research scientist Ankur Pandya.

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Man preparing Semaglutide Ozempic injection pen.

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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Aerial view coal power plant station in the morning mist.

Fighting ‘Forever Chemicals’

May 22, 2024 | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health PhD candidate discusses research on PFAS.

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Illustration of a city skyline.

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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Business man wearing a mask on the street. Protection against air pollution and dust particles exceeds safety limits.PM2.5 unhealthy air pollution dust smoke in the urban city.

Outdoor Air Pollution May Increase Non-Lung Cancer Risk in Older Adults

August 29, 2023 | New study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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System Catalysts: Finding Solutions to Tough Problems

July 27, 2023 | New podcast focuses on successfully addressing persistent problems in today's world.

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Hamed Khachan, MD.

Discovering Parallels in Healthcare Access Across Continents

May 2, 2023 | Five Questions with Hamed Khachan on his unusual path to public health.

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Interior of an office.

PFAS Levels Lower in Buildings with Healthier Furnishings

November 22, 2022 | New research sheds light on need for healthier furnishings in buildings.

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