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Staying Zen in Tumultuous Times
September 8, 2025 | Five Questions with psychiatrist Robert Waldinger on happiness.
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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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Decision-Making Science & Clinical Trials
January 28, 2025 | Five Questions with research scientist Ankur Pandya.
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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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Fighting ‘Forever Chemicals’
May 22, 2024 | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health PhD candidate discusses research on PFAS.
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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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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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