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Should I Be Worried About Arsenic in Rice?

Department Chair, Margaret Karagas, quoted in the NY Times: “The findings are most troubling for pregnant women, young children and those who eat rice regularly.” Read the full article to learn more about reducing your exposure.

Do Apples Really Keep the Doctor Away?

Read article- Lead researcher Matthew Davis, adjunct associate professor of Epidemiology: “The main finding, that there isn’t much of an association between people who regularly consume and apple a day and the likelihood of visiting a physician, is because it’s complex,” says lead researcher Matthew Davis, adjunct associate professor of […]

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Elevated maternal blood pressure during pregnancy influences circulating miRNAs

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association led by Elizabeth Anderson and Dr. Caitlin Howe examined whether elevated blood pressure during pregnancy is associated with changes in circulating miRNAs. They found that high maternal blood pressure during pregnancy, including in the subclinical range, was linked […]

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The Art of Mindful Living at Dartmouth College

On April 1-7 2025, the Epidemiology Department helped to sponsor The Art of Mindful Living at Dartmouth College. This week of mindfulness practice and instruction was led by Zen Buddhist monastics from Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism. Our department’s Diane Gilbert-Diamond, one of the chief organizers […]

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