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Harvard Gazette highlights groundbreaking HSPH research linking diet, overweight, and diabetes
Harvard School of Public Health faculty and other researchers across Harvard University have been at the forefront of efforts to understand and target the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes. A March 7, 2012 Harvard Gazette article highlights…
Two studies look at eating patterns and risk of type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer
Two new studies led by Rania Mekary, a research associate at Harvard School of Public Health, and HSPH colleagues examine the health effects of men's eating habits by analyzing data from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. A study…
Eating white rice regularly may raise type 2 diabetes risk
Eating white rice on a regular basis may increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, according to new Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) research. HSPH researchers from the Department of Nutrition—led by Emily Hu, research assistant, and…
Savor every bite with mindful eating
Eating more slowly and relishing each bite could help people eat less or eat healthier, according to Lilian Cheung, lecturer in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health. Cheung, who also is the editorial director…
Omega-3s tied to lower risk of irregular heartbeat
People with higher-than-average levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood may be roughly 30 percent less likely than those with the lowest levels to develop atrial fibrillation, according to new Harvard School of Public Health research. Atrial…
Confused about carbs? HSPH expert offers tips
Carbohydrates, a nutritional energy source found in many foods, are an important part of a healthy diet—as long as you stick to the good ones. But what constitutes a good or a bad carbohydrate is “the biggest lack-of-consensus…
A muffin makeover: Dispelling the low-fat-is-healthy myth
Low-Fat Approach to Eating Hasn’t Reduced Obesity or Made People Healthier New Recipes for Healthier Muffins Using Whole Grains, Healthy Fats For immediate release: Thursday, January 12, 2012 Boston, MA — Dozens of studies, many from Harvard School…
Red meat linked to higher stroke risk
Frequently consuming red meat appears to increase the risk of stroke significantly, while choosing to eat poultry and other proteins, such as fish or nuts, lowers the risk, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard School…
Red meat linked to higher stroke risk
Frequently consuming red meat appears to increase the risk of stroke significantly, while choosing to eat poultry and other proteins, such as fish or nuts, lowers the risk, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard School…
Nutrition news: USDA’s ‘MyPlate’ doesn’t go far enough
The USDA’s MyPlate icon, aimed at providing Americans with easy-to-understand information about how to eat healthy, is an improvement on the old food pyramid but lacks certain key ingredients, said Walter Willett, chair of the Department of Nutrition…