New tests find widespread PFAS drinking water contamination
Drinking water in dozens of cities across the U.S. is contaminated with toxic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), according to a new study, and the contamination appears to be more widespread than previously thought. The Environmental…
Following a healthy plant-based diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk
For immediate release: July 22, 2019 Boston, MA – People who follow predominantly plant-based diets with greater adherence may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who follow these diets with lower adherence, according…
Weight gain after smoking cessation linked with increased short-term diabetes risk
For immediate release: August 15, 2018 Boston, MA – People who gain weight after they quit smoking may face a temporary increase in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with the risk directly proportional to the weight…
Mothers who follow five healthy habits may reduce risk of obesity in children
For immediate release: July 5, 2018 Boston, MA – Children and adolescents whose mothers follow five healthy habits—eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, drinking alcohol in moderation, and not smoking—are 75% less likely…
Monounsaturated fat from plants, not animals, may lower heart disease risk
Studies that have looked at whether consuming a diet rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) leads to reduced risk of heart disease have shown mixed results. But according to new findings from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
PFASs exposure linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk
Coming on the heels of a recent Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study showing an association between exposure to PFASs and obesity, a new paper by Harvard Chan School researchers and colleagues found that higher baseline…
PFASs, chemicals commonly found in environment, may interfere with body weight regulation
For immediate release: February 13, 2018 Boston, MA – A class of chemicals used in many industrial and consumer products was linked with greater weight gain after dieting, particularly among women, according to a study led by Harvard…
New Superfund center launched to investigate industrial chemicals
The Sources, Transport, Exposure and Effects of PFASs (STEEP) center has been launched to investigate industrial chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). High levels of human exposure to PFASs have been shown to increase cholesterol levels, interfere…
Eating more homemade meals may help reduce type 2 diabetes risk
People who eat homemade lunches and dinners for most of the week may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people who get most of their meals from restaurants, according to new findings from Harvard T.H.…
Eating more whole grains linked with lower mortality rates
For immediate release: June 13, 2016 Boston, MA – Eating more whole grains may reduce the risk of premature death, according to a new meta-analysis by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study found…
