Dark chocolate is best choice for health—but don’t turn it into medicine
Chocolate can be delicious and an expression of love, but can it also be healthy? It depends on the variety.
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.
Reducing the risks of alcohol
The harmful effects of alcohol can be potentially lowered by prioritizing healthy habits, according to experts.
Policy change needed to ensure healthy food options in checkout lines, says expert
Most foods and beverages in grocery store checkout aisles are unhealthy—a reality that experts say is unlikely to change unless local, state, or federal laws are passed that require healthier options.
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…
Choosing healthier sandwich options
A sandwich may seem like a healthy choice for lunch, but experts say that they can hide high amounts of sodium and saturated fat.
Plant-based low-carbohydrate diet linked with lower risk of premature death for people with type 2 diabetes
Following a low-carbohydrate diet comprised primarily of plant-based foods was significantly associated with lower risk of premature death among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School.
Pandemic impacted diets of Massachusetts adults experiencing food insecurity
Among Massachusetts adults with low incomes, those experiencing food insecurity reported greater disruptions in their diets during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic than those not experiencing food insecurity.
Moderation key to alcohol’s potential health benefits
Evidence suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits, but these must be weighed against potential risks.
PTSD linked with accelerated cognitive decline in middle-aged women
Middle-aged women with symptoms of PTSD may face faster cognitive decline than women without such symptoms, according to a study from Harvard Chan School.