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For many people, consistent exercise feels daunting — an all-or-nothing proposition in which setbacks signal failure and advice overwhelms. This discussion reframes physical activity as something accessible and sustainable by challenging common myths about exercise.

The Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct relevant research and work with the Center Director and team on scientific...

Harvard Chan School's Phuong Pham shares how the shuttering of USAID and other foreign aid cuts have contributed to the current spread of Ebola—and what it might mean for global health security in the future.

Blood lead levels in young children in the U.S. are declining overall but remain higher among children belonging to racial minorities or low-income families, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

Dr. Abhiyant Tiwari is a public health and climate resilience leader dedicated to advancing evidence-based solutions at the intersection of climate change, extreme heat, and health. A graduate of Harvard...

IT will perform regular monthly system maintenance on servers and network equipment beginning 7 PM Thursday, June 18th, and ending 1 AM Friday, June 19th, Eastern Time. The IT team performs monthly maintenance to...

Taking GLP-1s during the first trimester of pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of adverse outcomes, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

Jake Wheeler, DrPH ’28 worked with a Native-led organization to develop a civic engagement curriculum for the Klamath Tribes.

Summer berries are typically laden with pesticide residue. Harvard Chan School’s Peng Gao offers recommendations on how best to wash them to reduce pesticide content.

A slew of common household items contain endocrine disruptors, chemicals that have been linked with serious health problems. Harvard Chan School's Robin Dodson outlines simple steps people can take to minimize exposures.

Changes to SNAP are expected to lower participation in the program, reduce benefit amounts, and lead to longer-term consequences.

Eating a diet high in ultra-processed food, particularly processed meat, may increase the risk of dementia.

Pressure Points is a webinar series co-hosted by The Studio and the Advanced Learning Academy at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health bringing you inside the business of health care....

The Office of Field Education and Practice is pleased to announce recipients for the 2026 Gareth M. Green and James H. Ware Awards. About The Author Related Topics Last Updated...

Irrespective of weight loss, maintaining a lower level of visceral fat—fat stored deep within the abdomen, wrapping around vital organs—may lead to better long-term cardiometabolic and cognitive health, according to two new Harvard Chan School studies.

A big congratulations to Nicholas Horton (SD 1999) who was elected the 123rd President of the American Statistical Association (ASA) for 2028.  Nick is Beitzel Professor of Technology and Society (Statistics and Data Science) in...

Hotamisligil Laboratory Research Associate Dr. Renata Goncalves was recently recognized by Boston Area Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) 2026 Outstanding Manuscript Award for her 2025 publication in Nature, “CoQ imbalance...

Do you need funding to examine a pressing environmental health research question? If so, the Harvard Chan NIEHS Center for Environmental Health Pilot Project Program can help! Apply by AUGUST 14 for funding of up to $30,000!