Skipping breakfast may increase coronary heart disease risk
July 23, 2013 — A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) adds to evidence that eating breakfast is important for good health. HSPH researchers found that men who regularly skipped breakfast had a 27% higher risk…
Spring 2013 Frontlines
[ Spring 2013 ] Quick updates about the latest public health news from across the School and beyond. HSPH cracks secrets of the malaria parasite HSPH researchers, led by Manoj Duraisingh, HSPH associate professor of immunology and infectious…
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,…
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…
Postdocs take center stage at annual appreciation day
September 27, 2012 -- Raffles, kudos, and awards were on the agenda at the Harvard School of Public Health's Postdoc Appreciation Day celebration to recognize postdocs and their mentors. The September 21, 2012 event, held in the Kresge…
Sugary drinks linked to obesity
Coverage on NBC Nightly News featuring HSPH's Eric Rimm, September 21, 2012
Regular consumption of sugary beverages linked to increased genetic risk of obesity
For immediate release: Friday, September 21, 2012 Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is linked with a greater genetic susceptibility to high body mass index (BMI) and increased…
Blood type linked to heart disease risk
Heart disease risk may be linked to blood type, according to new Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) research. Senior author Lu Qi, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and colleagues found that people with blood types…
The best diet? One you can follow
August 13, 2012 -- No ‘Magic Bullet’ When It Comes to Choosing a Diet High-fat, low-fat, low-carb, gluten-free…. One look at the dizzying array of diet books on bookstore shelves pitching the latest diet craze is enough to make…