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Research scientist Rachel Grashow, director of epidemiological research initiatives with the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, comments on the recent cardiac arrest suffered by the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin, as well as other serious health issues faced by…
Variety of healthy eating patterns linked with lower risk of premature death
For immediate release: January 9, 2023 Boston, MA—A variety of healthy eating patterns are linked to reduced risk of premature death, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers. They found…
Better Off Podcast: What makes a meal healthy?
What does a plate of healthy food look like? Everyone has an opinion – from doctors to dieticians to wellness experts. But advice on what to eat often ignores a big factor in how and why we make…
Opinion: Strengthening SNAP to improve health for children and families
As the largest federal food assistance program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could be doing more to alleviate childhood obesity and diet-related diseases.
Weighing the benefits of plant protein for human and planetary health
Shifting diets to be more plant-centric is vital for human health and the health of the planet, according to Harvard Chan School's Walter Willett.
Harvard Chan School scientist shares expertise on climate change’s impact on nutrition in new book from Greta Thunberg
Samuel Myers of Harvard Chan School is among the contributors to The Climate Book, a new book created by environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
Is tofu healthy? Yes, says Harvard Chan expert.
Although tofu’s history is a bit complicated, a nutrition expert from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says that it’s healthy for most people.
TikTok’s viral butter board poses some health risks
Experts have health cautions for those wanting to try TikTok's butter board trend.
Hunger and obesity both linked to poor diet quality
Recently, nutrition research has been linking both hunger and obesity to the same problem—diets high in sugar and refined starch.
Wafaie Fawzi, Vikram Patel, John Quackenbush elected to National Academy of Medicine
Harvard Chan School faculty members Wafaie Fawzi, Vikram Patel, and John Quackenbush were elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
