Beverages containing nonnutritive sweeteners may cause less childhood weight gain than sugary beverages
Youth who consume beverages containing sugar substitutes may experience less weight gain than their peers who consume sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
What ultra-processed foods are the least heart-healthy?
When it comes to heart health, some ultra-processed foods are worse than others, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Nutrition expert Josiemer Mattei shares her dietary habits and Puerto Rican food traditions
Josiemer Mattei shares how Puerto Rican food culture shaped her dietary habits, and what she eats in a typical day.
Better Off Podcast: What makes a meal healthy?
What does a plate of healthy food look like? Everyone has an opinion – from doctors to dieticians to wellness experts. But advice on what to eat often ignores a big factor in how and why we make…
Josiemer Mattei, Karestan Koenen, Margaret Kruk honored at Alice Hamilton Award lecture
Josiemer Mattei, Donald and Sue Pritzker Associate Professor of Nutrition at Harvard Chan School, is the recipient of this year’s Alice Hamilton Award. She delivered the award lecture virtually on November 15.
Disruptions from COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa will have substantial health consequences
A new series of studies finds that disruptions from COVID-19 may have serious consequences for nutrition and health and exacerbate existing inequities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Aisha Yousafzai, Sonia Hernandez Diaz, Karen Emmons honored at Alice Hamilton Award lecture
Aisha Yousafzai, Sonia Hernandez Diaz, Karen Emmons were honored at the annual Alice Hamilton Award lecture.
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…
Epidemiologist Caroline Buckee receives Alice Hamilton Award
April 30, 2019 – To curb diseases like malaria, it’s crucial to know which people are infected so they can be treated, and to know their location so the spread of disease can be slowed. Harvard T.H. Chan…
Researching chronic disease in the aftermath of a hurricane
One year after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, a large observational study will document the development of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases among the island’s adult population. When compared to the general U.S. population and residents of other…
