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Women who eat a plant-based diet before becoming pregnant may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Calorie counts on menus could prevent chronic diseases, save health care costs
Full implementation of a 2018 law requiring major chain restaurants to list calorie counts on their menus could prevent 136,000 new cases of heart disease, 100,000 new cases of type 2 diabetes, and 28,000 early deaths over the…
Mapping diabetes prevalence among women in India
Diabetes rates among women in India were highest in the south and east, and lowest in the center of the country.
Warning labels on sugary drinks impact sales, consumer behavior
Adding warning labels to sugary beverages such as soda and sports drinks led to a drop in sales of such beverages and strengthened perceptions among consumers that sugary drinks contribute to disease, according to new research from Harvard…
Healthy swaps key to reducing red meat intake during the COVID-19 pandemic
If people opt to eat less red meat as a result of meat shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, it could be good for their health.
Coffee can be beneficial part of a healthy diet
Moderate coffee consumption has been linked to a range of health benefits.
Sleep may play a key role in preventing type 2 diabetes
Consistently getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Megu Baden, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of…
Fiber has benefits beyond gut health
Consuming between 22 and 34 grams of fiber a day can help keep the gut healthy, and it also has been linked to a number of other health benefits.
Evaluating the evidence for limiting red meat consumption
Most current dietary guidelines recommend relatively low consumption of red and processed meats and a high intake of minimally processed plant-based foods for the prevention of cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Yet a research group called the…
Four cups of coffee a day associated with modest loss of body fat
Drinking four cups of coffee daily could reduce body fat by about 4%, according to a recent study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers. The finding comes from a 24-week investigation in which 126 overweight,…