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Higher blood omega-3s associated with lower risk of premature death among older adults
Risk of dying from heart disease significantly lowered For immediate release: April 1, 2013 Boston, MA – Older adults who have higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids—found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood—may be able to…
Crash course in healthy cooking aims to help docs better help their patients
March 1, 2013 -- David Eisenberg envisions a time when doctors learn not just biology and chemistry—but cooking in an effort to help more patients live healthier lives. Given recent alarming increases in diabetes and other obesity-related ailments, Eisenberg,…
Study finds Mediterranean diet reduces heart disease risk
Switching to a Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits, vegetables, and wine in moderation—can help prevent about 30% of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease in people at high risk compared with those…
Task force finds no need for healthy women to take daily Vitamin D, calcium
There currently is not enough scientific evidence to recommend that healthy postmenopausal women should take low daily doses of vitamin D and calcium to reduce bone fracture risk, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) reported in…
Low vitamin D levels may increase risk of type 1 diabetes
For immediate release: February 3, 2013 Boston, MA – Having adequate levels of vitamin D during young adulthood may reduce the risk of adult-onset type 1 diabetes by as much as 50%, according to researchers at Harvard School…
Not just hunger-free, but healthy
Alumna Cindy Leung chose HSPH for her nutrition studies so that she could help vulnerable people eat healthier food—and have healthier lives. January 24, 2013. (4:22) Please click the icon above to play this podcast in your browser.…
Berries may lower women’s heart attack risk
A new study led by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the University of East Anglia finds that women who eat three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries each week may lower their risk of…
Foods identified as ‘whole grain’ not always healthy
New Standard Needed to Help Consumers, Organizations Choose Foods Rich in Whole Grains For immediate release: Thursday, January 10, 2013 Boston, MA – Current standards for classifying foods as “whole grain” are inconsistent and, in some cases, misleading,…
HSPH experts help U.S. News rank top diets
The nation’s best overall diets for 2013, according to U.S. News & World Report, are the DASH diet, the TLC diet, and the Mayo Clinic diet. The magazine enlisted the help of 22 experts to make their choices,…
New poll shows U.S. public supports continued investment in Federal Nutrition Assistance Program
Respondents Support Incentivizing Purchase of Healthy Foods, Restricting Purchase of Sugary Drinks For immediate release: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Boston, MA – A new poll from researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) shows that the U.S. public…