Need help managing diabetes? These students made an app for that
Amber Nigam, SM ’23, and Jie Sun, SM ’22, co-founded a tech startup called basys.ai in order to create an easy-to-use app that helps diabetes patients manage their disease.

The complicated work of pinpointing the causes of disease
Three epidemiologists discussed the challenge of uncovering the causes of diseases at the 6th Cutter Symposium at Harvard Chan School.

Heart-healthy diets may also be brain boosting
Evidence suggests that certain foods or diets may help stave off dementia.
Weekly avocado consumption may lower heart disease risk
People who eat more avocado each week may lower their risk of cardiovascular disease compared to people who rarely eat avocado.
Nutrition advice gets personal
When it comes to healthy eating guidance, a one-size-fits-all approach may not be enough.
Green Mediterranean diet may help protect against brain atrophy
A “green” form of the Mediterranean diet may be protective against age-related brain atrophy.

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.

Josiemer Mattei, Karestan Koenen, Margaret Kruk honored at Alice Hamilton Award lecture
Josiemer Mattei, Donald and Sue Pritzker Associate Professor of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is the recipient of this year’s Alice Hamilton Award. She delivered the award lecture virtually on November 15.

‘Boot camp’ draws researchers focused on environmental health disparities
A group of scientists from across the U.S. took a deep dive into the foundations of environmental justice research during a new two-day intensive course.
