Food insecurity rising among U.S. families with older adults
Food insecurity rose over the past 20 years for U.S. families including older adults—particularly Black, Hispanic, and low-income families.
Addressing food insecurity in students and postdocs
Food insecurity is a growing concern on university campuses, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is no exception.
As federal support for free school meals drops, kids’ stigma may increase
With the end of pandemic-era federal support that provided free school breakfasts and lunches for all, experts worry that kids who continue to need free meals will face increasing stigma.
Sustainability labeling on menus may change fast food ordering choices
People may be less likely to choose red meat items from menus that include labeling about foods’ climate impact.
Working at the intersection of nutrition and health equity
Cindy Leung, assistant professor of public health nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, discusses a recent paper she co-authored linking food insecurity and food addiction, as well as her other research efforts.
School welcomes new faculty
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has welcomed six new primary faculty members over the past few months.