Mahalingaiah Lab

07/22/2025

Your menstrual cycle is more than a monthly event – it’s a vital sign about your overall health, and it consists of more than just your bleeding days (hello, ovulation!).

Better understanding your cycles can help you:
- Be more aware of links between your menstrual cycles and your overall health (including heart, bone, and mental health).
- Spot changes early and seek care sooner.
- Feel empowered to discuss your health with your provider more confidently.
- Reduce confusion about what’s “normal.”

A new blog post for the SMart Body Blog explains what you need to know more in depth, including the latest science from the Apple Women's Health Study.

Check it out and comment below what you wish you knew about your menstrual cycle:
https://hsph.harvard.edu/mahalingaiah-lab/news/how-menstrual-cycles-shed-light-on-overall-health/

07/14/2025

The Mahalingaiah Lab loves to be active and to prioritize getting movement in…especially together! Our team recently participated in the Summer Classic 5k in Cambridge with over 2000 local runners and placed within the top ten teams overall. Congratulations to those that ran!

02/07/2025

Nearly half (44%) of women in the US live with some form of heart disease, and it is the number one cause of death for women worldwide. The Mahalingaiah Lab at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is proud to join our friends at Brigham and Women's Hospital, the American Heart Association, and more today in wearing red to show our support for women's heart health!

01/23/2025

Calling Public Health & Environmental Health Researchers!

The GEOHealth India Hub, led by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), in collaboration with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Centre for Health Analytics Research and Trends (CHART), Trivedi School of Biosciences (TSB), Ashoka University, is offering a Short Course on “Endocrine Disruptors & Reproductive Health.”

When: March 3-7, 2025
Where: JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (AHER), Mysuru

Dive into the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on reproductive health, covering mechanisms, fertility, development, detection methods, and risk reduction strategies.

This course is ideal for researchers and post-graduates in public health, environmental health, or related disciplines with a background in basic epidemiology.

Apply by: January 31, 2025
Register here: https://forms.gle/aLi4W6xxHXPuXYYN7



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11/04/2024

Hey Oprah Winfrey ! Heard you're reading All In Her Head by Elizabeth Comen! 📚 Our lab is diving into it too, and we highly recommend this eye-opening read. It shares the stories of countless women throughout history who were dismissed, controlled, sexualized, or silenced by the medical system. A must-read for anyone passionate about women's health and pushing for a more compassionate, inclusive healthcare system. Oprah's Book Club Oprah Daily Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

10/25/2024

Wondering what it means to be part of the MAGNOLIA study? Let us break it down for you!

Participation involves completing short surveys about your nail product usage and health. Your valuable insights will help us uncover vital connections between beauty and well-being. Plus, participants will be compensated for their time and contribution!

Click the link in our bio to learn more and join the movement.

10/23/2024

With all the supplement hype out there, how do you know what’s really worth it? 🧐 Focus on trusted sources and do your own research to make the best choice for your health!

10/21/2024

So happy that our MLab family got the opportunity to garden in ’s T.H. Chan beautiful Countway Garden. A perfect blend of teamwork and nature—great for our research and even better for our spirits!

10/18/2024

🌸 Calling Participants for the MAGNOLIA Study!🔬 MAGNOLIA stands for Menstrual and General Health Characteristics Among Nail Salon Workers and Customers Through Occupational and Chemical Exposures: An Initial Assessment.

We aim to delve into your nail product use patterns and its potential association to your reproductive health. You will need to fill in a few short surveys, and we will provide compensation for your participation! 🌟Join us in unraveling the mysteries behind those vibrant nail polish hues! 💅
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

MAGNOLIA: Menstrual and general health characteristics among nail salon workers through occupational and chemical exposures: an initial assessment About the Research Popular nail products may inclu…

10/17/2024

Meet Eric! He is the undergraduate research assistant co-op on the Mlab team from Northeastern University. We’re excited to have him and we’re looking forward to seeing all the great work he will accomplish!

10/15/2024

Your environment plays a crucial role in your reproductive health. Be mindful of the chemicals in your daily products and take steps to reduce exposure. The PREPARE Study researches and focuses on these chemicals and finds out if they have an impact on your fertility.