HSPH delegation visits Tanzania and Botswana nutrition, AIDS program
March 9, 2011 -- A delegation of Harvard School of Public Health friends and faculty – including HSPH Dean Julio Frenk and Dean for Academic Affairs David Hunter – visited HSPH programs in Tanzania and Botswana recently, meeting with government officials in both…
Time to stop talking about low-fat, say HSPH nutrition experts
It is time to end the low-fat myth, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) nutrition experts told food industry leaders at the seventh annual World of Healthy Flavors Conference held in Napa, CA, from January 19 to 21,…
Nutrition news: The good and bad of carbohydrates
Walter Willett, Fredrick John Stare professor of epidemiology and nutrition and chair, Department of Nutrition at HSPH, and Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology, are among nutrition experts interviewed by the Los Angeles Times on Dec. 20,…
Nutrition news: Some experts question utility of government food pyramid
The federal government plans to release new dietary guidelines this year. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, updated and jointly issued every five years bythe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),…
New study finds high levels of acrylamide in diet may increase ovarian, endometrial cancer risk
November 10, 2010 -- Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found an increased risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer among non-smoking post-menopausal women who consume food and beverages containing high levels of acrylamide, a naturally…
Nutrition news: Few Americans eat all their fruits and vegetables
Walter Willett, chairman of HSPH’s Department of Nutrition and the Fredrick John Stare Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, was interviewed October 8, 2010, on NPR’s Talk of the Nation about a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Shifting protein sources away from red meats may reduce risk of heart disease in women
For immediate release: Monday, August 16, 2010 Boston, MA – Eating protein-rich foods other than red meat could play an important role in lowering the risk of heart disease. In a new study, researchers from the Harvard School…
Nutrition news: How much milk should you drink? The answer is unclear
Walter Willett, chair of the HSPH Department of Nutrition, suggests that drinking one to two cups of milk a day can be safe and nutritious. But he adds that the benefits of drinking more are unclear. He is…
Bicycling, brisk walking help women control weight
Researchers Call for More Bike-Friendly Environments to Combat Obesity For immediate release: Monday, June 28, 2010 Boston, MA— Premenopausal women who make even small increases in the amount of time they spend bicycling or walking briskly every day decrease…
Price increase may be best motivator to swap sugary drinks for healthier ones
June 18, 2010 -- Raising the price on regular sodas may be the most effective way to encourage Americans to reach for less sugary drinks, suggests a new study published in the June 17, 2010 issue of the…
