How we treat alcohol-related liver disease is unfair—it’s time for change
Rising rates of alcohol-related liver disease means we must change transplant criteria, says medical student John Messinger.
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The Toxic Toll of War
This special project explores the public health consequences of war—even after the fighting is over.
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Meet six women fighting to stop the global backslide on women’s rights
The women’s rights movement faces growing threats from rising authoritarianism around the world. These six women aren’t backing down.
We can’t stop at water—it’s time to kick PFAS out of our makeup
Toxic chemicals are hidden in hundreds of personal care products. We must move decisively to protect consumers.
Processed foods are making us sick. It’s time for the FDA and USDA to step in.
Better regulating processed foods could curb an epidemic of chronic food illness that causes 1,600 deaths daily in the U.S.
A healthy building starts with better ventilation
Harvard professor Joseph G. Allen argues it’s time to reshape how we design our buildings to stop the spread of respiratory disease.
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I was alone and sick of it. Technology to the rescue?
Robo-companions and technology assistants are being used to ease loneliness. Our writer found the experience has a long way to go.
Doctor’s orders—head to the museum instead of the pharmacy
A movement is taking shape in the UK and elsewhere to tackle underlying factors affecting health. Can it work in the US?
A dive into cold water
There’s no hard science on icy plunges, but there are sound reasons to believe cold water swimming could ease depression.
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Harm Reduction
Who is a “difficult” patient?
Addiction treatment remains scarce, so why don’t more doctors treat it? Medical student John Messinger says stigma is a major barrier.
Towns are going after syringe services. The A.D.A. may be their best defense.
Local officials are using regressive zoning laws to halt the expansion of syringe services. Experts say those laws discriminate against people who use drugs.
Amid an overdose epidemic, we must make drug use safer
The Biden administration may soon approve overdose prevention centers in the U.S. A pilot in NYC shows how the move could reduce harm from drug use.
Equity & Health
The fall of global health’s benevolent dictatorships
The pandemic laid bare why the ‘we know best’ model of international aid too often fails to change outcomes.
Kansas City and the case for restitutional medicine
How one U.S. city is approaching a way to redress structural racism and boost community health.
Revisiting the ‘Unequal Treatment’ report, 20 years later
Two decades ago, a landmark report called out racism in health care, indelibly changing the public health landscape. There is much more work to be done.
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Read the latest news from around the School and the alumni community.
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In Brief: Research, initiatives, and other highlights
Notable publications, findings, and initiatives from around the Harvard Chan School.
Q&A: Ankur Pandya on health decision science
The Harvard Chan associate professor of health decision science discusses how his field can help with COVID-19 response decisions—and how teaching is like stand-up comedy.
Creating a spirit of sharing in public health
Antonella Lisanti-Park, MPH ’18, works to make the Massachusetts public health system more efficient, effective, and equitable.
2022 Harvard Chan School Alumni Award winners
Six Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health graduates were recognized for their professional achievements during Alumni Weekend.