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Increasing production of aquatic foods a win-win for people and planet
September 17, 2021—Nutrition researchers have long touted the health benefits of fish such as salmon, cod, and herring. But the world’s waterways, from the depths of the oceans to the cutbanks of rivers to tropical reefs, offer up…
Study sheds light on link between colorectal cancer and diet high in red meat
Diets high in red and processed meats have been linked with colorectal cancer, and a recent study helps explain why.
More affordable aquatic foods could prevent 166 million micronutrient deficiencies worldwide
For immediate release: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Boston, MA – Some 166 million micronutrient deficiencies could be averted by 2030 if the global production of marine and freshwater foods is increased by 15.5 million tons (8%), new research…
Walking daily may boost healthy aging
Studies have shown that a regular walking habit can promote weight control, but it may also provide additional health benefits for body and mind as people age.
Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat
Fresh berries are among the top sources of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting nutrients, and they can help reduce the risk of many age-related conditions, according to experts.
Small steps can make a difference in reducing sugar consumption
High amounts of added sugar can harm health by raising insulin levels for extended periods, and also increasing fat production in the liver.
Disruptions from COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa will have substantial health consequences
For immediate release: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Boston, MA—Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, many African leaders implemented prevention measures such as lockdowns, travel bans, border closures, and school closures. While these efforts may have helped slow the spread…
Online grocery shoppers purchase fewer unhealthy impulse foods
When grocery shopping online, people tend to spend more money and purchase more items than when they shop in person, and to make fewer unhealthy impulse-sensitive purchases.
Getting to know … Will Koh, MPH ’21
Will Koh’s childhood interest in the origins of the food on his plate has taken him from an apprenticeship at a whole-animal butcher shop to a position he started in January as a scientist on the nutrition, health,…
Questioning federal milk guidelines
A recent lawsuit by three doctors alleges that U.S. Department of Agriculture guidance suggesting that Americans consume three servings of dairy each day contradicts current scientific and medical knowledge and is harmful to the quarter of Americans who…