Planetary Health Diet: Better for you, better for the planet
The Planetary Health Diet is a sustainable, flexible dietary pattern.
Faculty offer Planetary Health Diet advice
The Planetary Health Diet is a sustainable, flexible eating pattern.
Reducing health inequities in the Mississippi Delta
Four students worked in the Mississippi Delta region over the summer on practicum projects aimed at tackling chronic disease, supporting foster youth, training community health workers, and improving maternal and infant health.
Overall diet matters for healthy aging
While there is no one-size-fits-all diet for longevity, eating patterns that emphasize unprocessed or minimally processed foods including vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, seem to support healthy aging
Improving biostatistical models to decrease health disparities
Briana Stephenson, assistant professor of biostatistics, develops biostatistical models to better understand population health disparities. In this Q&A, she shares what motivates her work and the broad applications of her research.
Aspirin could help reduce colorectal cancer in high-risk individuals
Taking aspirin regularly could help lower the risk of colorectal cancer among individuals with unhealthy lifestyles, according to a study by researchers at Harvard Chan School and collaborating institutions.
For a healthy diet, there’s no one-size-fits-all
“You don’t have to follow a rigid regimen. Basically, you want to eat whole foods," says Harvard Chan School's Frank Hu.
Nutritious diet in midlife linked to healthier aging
Eating a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and unsaturated fats throughout midlife may increase the odds of aging healthfully, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Questioning milk’s supremacy in school lunchrooms
Nutrition experts are increasingly questioning whether milk merits a protected spot on the nation’s school lunch trays.
What are the health benefits of avocados?
Because avocados contain high levels of nutrients, they may provide multiple health benefits, according to experts.
