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The science behind the new dietary guidelines report
February 27, 2015 -- What should we eat to be healthy—and to stay that way? More fruits and vegetables. Less red and processed meat. Whole grains instead of refined. Nonfat dairy foods, legumes, nuts, and seafood. Fewer foods…
Cholesterol
Cholesterol The biggest influence on blood cholesterol level is the mix of fats and carbohydrates in your diet—not the amount of cholesterol you eat from food. Although it remains important to limit the amount of cholesterol you eat,…
Report compares dietary fat intake among countries
April 17, 2014—Harvard School of Public Health researchers and colleagues have compiled the first global data on dietary intakes of specific fats worldwide. The report compares the intake of saturated fat, cholesterol, trans fats, omega 3s, and other…
Skipping breakfast may increase coronary heart disease risk
July 23, 2013 — A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) adds to evidence that eating breakfast is important for good health. HSPH researchers found that men who regularly skipped breakfast had a 27% higher risk…
Unhealthy habits
From Infographic: The dollars and sense of chronic disease Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Chronic Diseases, The Power to Prevent, The Call to Control: At A Glance 2009. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/AAG/chronic.htm World Health Organization (2005). Ten…
Sunny-side up: In defense of eggs
Coverage in The Atlantic featuring HSPH's Frank Hu, August 27, 2012
An apple a day keeps high cholesterol at bay?
Coverage in the Chicago Tribune, August 16, 2012, featuring HSPH's Frank Sacks
Understanding good and bad cholesterol
May 2012 -- The scientists at Harvard School of Public Health conduct fundamental research every day. Here, lab scientist Jeremy Furtado discusses groundbreaking research that could dramatically alter how we diagnose and treat conditions that lead to heart disease.
Some HDL, or "good" cholesterol, may not protect against heart disease
For immediate release: Monday, May 7, 2012 Boston, MA – A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers has found that a subclass of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the so-called “good” cholesterol, may not protect…
Obesity has doubled since 1980, major global analysis of risk factors reveals
Study shows western high-income countries have achieved impressive progress in lowering hypertension and cholesterol For immediate release: Thursday, February 3, 2011 The worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980, according to a major study on how…
