Portfolio diet may decrease risk of heart disease and stroke
The portfolio diet—a plant-based diet designed to lower unhealthy cholesterol—may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Sugar-sweetened beverages linked with increased risk of premature death for people with type 2 diabetes
High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with an elevated risk of premature death and incidence of cardiovascular disease among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School. Drinking…
Experts question keto diet for long-term weight loss and health
The popular keto diet—which emphasizes eating minimal carbohydrates and high amounts of fat—has been shown to promote short-term weight loss, but some experts question whether it’s a good long-term option.
Milk not necessary for adults, can be good option for kids
Milk can be a convenient way to ensure that they get adequate nutrients as they grow, but adults don't need it.
Drinking more sugary beverages of any type may increase type 2 diabetes risk
For immediate release: Thursday, October 3, 2019 Boston, MA – People who increase their consumption of sugary beverages—whether they contain added or naturally occurring sugar—may face moderately higher risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from Harvard T.H.…
Questions persist around possible health harm from diet soda
No studies have been able to resolve the question of whether diet drinks are causing harm or whether people who drink them already have an unhealthy lifestyle.
Are artificial sweeteners healthier than sugar?
The health risks of consuming too much added sugars—those added to foods, as opposed to those naturally present—can include weight gain and increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. But switching to…
The latest evidence on drinks and cancer
Everyday drink choices may influence cancer risk.
A call to action on limiting kids’ sugary beverage consumption
New recommendations released March 25, 2019 by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association call for policy changes to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among children and teens.
Swapping sweeteners in drinks may help some reduce disease risk—but water is better
For people who consume high amounts of sugar, switching to non-sugar sweeteners, particularly in drinks, may help reduce cardiometabolic risk (chances of having diabetes, heart disease, or stroke)--but the ultimate goal should be to switch to water or…