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Study finds Mediterranean diet reduces heart disease risk
Switching to a Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits, vegetables, and wine in moderation—can help prevent about 30% of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease in people at high risk compared with those…
How 'crunch time' between school and sleep shapes kids' health
Coverage of poll co-sponsored by HSPH on NPR, February 27, 2013
In Memoriam: Nevin Scrimshaw, HSPH alumnus and global nutrition pioneer
February 27, 2013 -- Nevin Scrimshaw, a nutritionist who pioneered the use of protein supplements to save the lives of children at risk of dying from malnutrition, passed away on February 8, 2013. He was 95. Scrimshaw, MPH…
HSPH researchers support petition calling for limits on added sugars in beverages
The amount of added sugars in soda and other sweetened beverages needs to be regulated, according to a Washington, D.C.-based nutrition advocacy group—and many Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers agree. The Center for Science in the…
Low vitamin D levels may increase risk of type 1 diabetes
For immediate release: February 3, 2013 Boston, MA – Having adequate levels of vitamin D during young adulthood may reduce the risk of adult-onset type 1 diabetes by as much as 50%, according to researchers at Harvard School…
Not just hunger-free, but healthy
Alumna Cindy Leung chose HSPH for her nutrition studies so that she could help vulnerable people eat healthier food—and have healthier lives. January 24, 2013. (4:22) Please click the icon above to play this podcast in your browser.…
Reducing meal waste in schools: A healthy solution
January 2013 – How can schools provide healthy meals that kids will eat? HSPH research fellow Juliana Cohen talks about efforts to help schools reduce costly food waste by preparing meals that are both nutritious and tasty.
University of Toronto and Harvard School of Public Health Study Finds Growing ‘Weight Extremes’ in the Developing World
For immediate release: January 16, 2013 Boston, MA – Obese and overweight people are gaining weight rapidly in low-and middle-income countries while those who are severely undernourished are not experiencing similar weight gains, according to a University of…
Foods identified as ‘whole grain’ not always healthy
New Standard Needed to Help Consumers, Organizations Choose Foods Rich in Whole Grains For immediate release: Thursday, January 10, 2013 Boston, MA – Current standards for classifying foods as “whole grain” are inconsistent and, in some cases, misleading,…
HSPH experts help U.S. News rank top diets
The nation’s best overall diets for 2013, according to U.S. News & World Report, are the DASH diet, the TLC diet, and the Mayo Clinic diet. The magazine enlisted the help of 22 experts to make their choices,…