Common gene variants may increase methylmercury risk in children
About 30% of children carry a gene variant that may make them more susceptible to prenatal exposure to methylmercury, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Senior author of the study…
Mediterranean diet linked with improved cognition in people with diabetes
Following a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats may boost brain function in people with diabetes, according to a new study. Analyzing two years’ worth of data from 913 participants in…
Less mercury in the environment since tougher emissions rules enacted
Mercury has declined significantly in the air, water, and soil, and in U.S. freshwater and Atlantic Ocean fisheries. Weakening emissions rules could impede progress.
Predicting the nutritional value of fish
Fish that are genetically related have similar nutritional content, according to a new study co-led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Food security expert Bapu Vaitla, a visiting scientist at Harvard Chan School, and colleagues studied…
Vitamin D, fish oils don’t lower cancer and heart disease risk for most people
Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements does not lower cancer rates or reduce the rates of major cardiovascular events in healthy adults.
Lobster’s healthfulness depends on how it’s served
When it’s not doused in butter or mayonnaise, lobster can be a healthy option.
Regular fish consumption may help prevent heart disease
Eating fish regularly may lower the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a new study. Researchers looked at samples of fatty tissue from participants in the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health Study between 1993 and 1997.…
Overfishing threatens human health
People around the world are eating more fish. While this is generally good for their health, a researcher from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health cautions that the growing demand is putting a potentially catastrophic strain on…
Fish: Friend or Foe?
Fears of contaminants make many unnecessarily shy away from fish. Fish is a very important part of a healthy diet. Fish and other seafood are the major sources of healthful long-chain omega-3 fats and are also rich in…
