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.
Lifestyle changes can help prevent dementia
No matter how old you are, there are strategies that you can start right now to improve your chances of preventing dementia, say experts.
Improving the Mexican diet
Alan Espinosa, SM ’22, is pursuing research into how food and lifestyle changes might improve health outcomes in Mexico.
Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower stroke risk
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Boston, MA – People who eat diets with higher amounts of healthy plant-based foods and lower amounts of less-healthy plant-based foods may reduce their risk of stroke compared to people with lower-quality diets,…
Why plant-based diets are good for human and planetary health
Diets that are largely plant-based and low in red meat may be the best way to feed a global population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050.
The debate over saturated fats rages on
The debate over the role saturated fats play in the development of heart disease has permeated academia, government, industry, and even pop culture, according to a January 20, 2021 Men’s Health article. The article prominently featured Walter Willett,…