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HSPH student helps Mass. Department of Public Health analyze consequences of raw milk distribution
November 4, 2011 With the continuing trend toward ever-more “natural” diets, the raw milk debate has gathered steam, including here in Massachusetts where lawmakers have been considering legislation to loosen restrictions on selling raw milk for the nearly…
In developing nations, the rich get heavier while the poor stay thin
Weight-related ailments such as diabetes and heart disease are growing problems in developing countries. But such diseases are affecting mostly the rich. For the most part, according to a Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) study, the poor…
Mother's trans fat consumption linked to baby's size
A new study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers and colleagues found that women who ate more food containing trans fats, such as fried foods and baked goods, gave birth to larger babies. The study will appear…
Harvard researchers launch Healthy Eating Plate
Guide to eating a healthy meal based on latest science addresses shortcomings in U.S. government’s MyPlate For immediate release: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Boston, MA — Nutrition experts at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) in conjunction with…
Red meat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Processed Red Meats Especially Boost Risk For immediate release: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Boston, MA – A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers finds a strong association between the consumption of red meat—particularly when…
Don't just eat in moderation, make better food choices, HSPH researcher says
Eating in moderation, cutting calories, and avoiding fatty foods isn’t enough to prevent weight gain; rather, it’s important to pay attention to what you’re eating as well, a Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) professor said August 3…
Nutrition news: Mediterraneans abandon their famous diet
Italians, Greeks, and Spaniards are getting heavier, in spite of the fact that their countries are home to the Mediterranean diet, a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts and healthy fats. Young people in particular are moving…
Nutrition news: Hold the salt, pass the potassium
Too much salt paired with too little potassium may increase people’s risk of mortality, according to a study co-authored by Harvard School of Public Health professor of nutrition and epidemiology Frank Hu. Hu and colleagues found that people…
Report finds dramatic increases in US obesity rates; HSPH nutrition expert blames supersized portions, easy access to empty calories
HSPH Prof. Steven Gortmaker spoke to Bloomberg News about a new report on skyrocketing obesity rates in the United States. According to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2011, a report from Trust for America's…
Nearly 350 million adults have diabetes: Study reveals scale of global epidemic
For immediate release: Saturday, June 25, 2011 A major international study collating and analyzing worldwide data on diabetes since 1980 has found that the number of adults with the disease reached 347 million in 2008, more than double…
