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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 […]
What to Know About ‘Forever Chemicals’ if You’re Pregnant
Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Megan Romano, is featured in an article about the risk of PFAS exposure during pregnancy. “Some toxins sneak through because they’re similar in shape and size to things that the fetus might need to grow,” Romano says. In the News: Megan Romano in WebMD
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 […]
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 […]
Maternal diet quality may influence circulating miRNA profiles during pregnancy
A recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition led by Dr. Meghan Muse and Dr. Caitlin Howe found that during pregnancy, circulating levels of select miRNA may be altered by maternal diet quality, specifically the consumption of red and processed meat. These miRNAs are known to regulate genes […]
Even Small Effects from Environmental Exposures to Toxins Can Have Big Effects in Vulnerable Populations, Finds New Dartmouth Study
Epidemiology’s Janet Peacock was recently featured in Geisel news for her new publication “Even Small Effects from Environmental Exposures to Toxins Can Have Big Effects in Vulnerable Populations, Finds New Dartmouth Study.” The full article can be found here.
Geisel School of Medicine new dean search committee
A new search for the next dean of the Geisel School of Medicine is underway. The committee member list, which includes Epidemiology’s own Paula Median Diaz, has been released. Please take a minute to read the article released on November 1st.
Postdoctoral Researcher takes third prize at conference in Crete Greece
Postdoctoral Researcher Leyre Notario Barandiaran presented an NHBCS project at the “Cretan Lifestyle Mediterranean Tradition & Modern Applications, 3rd Annual Experiential Conference” in Crete, Greece. Leyre won third prize in the “Young Investigators Competition”. Please help us congratulate Leyre for a job well done!