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.
Course gives health professionals strategies for offering nutrition advice to patients
The School offered a new course during January WinterSession called “Integrating Nutrition into Clinical Medicine: The Role of Health Professionals as Change Agents.”
Hunger and obesity both linked to poor diet quality
Recently, nutrition research has been linking both hunger and obesity to the same problem—diets high in sugar and refined starch.
Opinion: New White House nutrition strategy omits some key policies
While the White House's new nutrition strategy includes some promising ideas, it contains major omissions, according to nutrition experts at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Opinion: Bold action needed on U.S. food policies to improve health
New food policies are urgently needed in the U.S., according to three nutrition experts from Harvard Chan School.
Obesity, weight loss conventional wisdom may be wrong
Researchers are now arguing that the current “energy balance” approach to understanding weight gain may be wrong.
Reducing meat consumption good for personal and planetary health
Frequent red meat consumption has been linked to increased risk of some types of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
Wire WIC to better serve food-insecure families
A report from the WIC Health and Technology Initiative argues that there is an urgent need to modernize the program.
Vitamins, supplements won’t reduce COVID risk
Although vitamins are an important part of overall health, new research suggests that they don’t play a large role in protecting against COVID-19.
Plant-based milks have benefits for the heart and the planet
Coconut milk, like cow’s milk, is high in saturated fats, but other nut milks have a healthier fat profile.
