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Mayors Patrick Farrell (from left), Huntington, West Virginia; Kaarin Knudson, Eugene, Oregon; and Monroe Nichols, Tulsa, Oklahoma, with moderator Howard Koh. Photo: Grace DuVal
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April 17, 2026

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Food, Nutrition, Diet

New York State considers bills targeting added sugar, sodium, junk food marketing

Former New York health commissioner Mary Bassett recently discussed three bills under consideration by state lawmakers.

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    Global Health

    Innovators apply AI solutions to health systems problems at global hackathon

    More than 12,000 people across the globe recently participated in the Health Systems Innovation Lab’s Hackathon.

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      Food, Nutrition, Diet

      Why are other kids starving?

      Witnessing poverty as a child sparked Luiza Lima Vieira’s quest to vanquish hunger—but first, she had to learn to listen to her own body.

        Luiza Lima Vieira
        Environment & Climate Health

        Staying inspired about climate action

        In spite of political headwinds, climate leaders are remaining motivated by focusing on progress being made on a variety of fronts, according to an April 21 Grist article.

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          Dangers coming from inside the house

          John Spengler reflects on his 50-year career of clearing the air—including in hockey rinks and on airplanes.

            John Spengler at 4/19/26 Studio event, reflecting on his 50-year career
            Food, Nutrition, Diet

            When in doubt, eat Mediterranean

            Amidst an onslaught of new and confusing nutrition advice, clinicians should encourage patients to stick with evidence-backed eating habits like the Mediterranean diet, says Harvard Chan School’s Frank Hu.

              An assortment of foods that can be part of the Mediterranean Diet.

              How 3 mayors are combating homelessness

              City leaders met to discuss a “highly visible and highly unacceptable” crisis.

                Mayors Patrick Farrell (from left), Huntington, West Virginia; Kaarin Knudson, Eugene, Oregon; and Monroe Nichols, Tulsa, Oklahoma, with moderator Howard Koh. Photo: Grace DuVal
                Health Equity

                Roma conference explores centuries of exclusion, paths to a better future

                Speakers at the 14th annual Roma conference dove into lessons from Romani people’s histories and current challenges.

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                  Health Policy

                  Tackling homelessness through data, collaboration, and listening to lived experience

                  A panel of public health and public safety experts recently discussed homelessness prevention strategies and long-term solutions.

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                  Environment & Climate Health

                  Too much light at night may harm health

                  A lot of light at night—for example, from screens or streetlights—can lead to health harms, according to experts including Harvard Chan School’s Eva Schernhammer.

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