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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…
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Goodbye food pyramid, hello dinner plate
Coverage in The New York Times, May 27, 2011, featuring HSPH's Walter Willett
Coffee may reduce risk of lethal prostate cancer in men
For immediate release: Monday, May 17, 2011 Boston, MA – Men who regularly drink coffee appear to have a lower risk of developing a lethal form of prostate cancer, according to a new study led by Harvard School…
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Off the cuff: Walter Willett
[ Spring/Summer 2011 ] How would you improve the USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans? "The guidelines took baby steps in the right direction. For example, they are very clear about what foods should be increased: whole grains, fruits, and…
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New IOM report finds that protein and calories may help lessen effects of traumatic brain injury
A new report by the Institute of Medicine’s committee on Nutrition, Trauma, and the Brain supports the potential role of nutrition in protecting against traumatic brain injury (TBI) and treating its effects. HSPH Research Scientist Xiang Gao, also…
HSPH's Walter Willett endorses sugary drinks ban on Boston city property
Prof. Walter Willett, chair of the Department of Nutrition, joined Boston Mayor Thomas Menino at a City Hall press conference on April 7, 2011, announcing a new executive order requiring a phase out over the next six months…
Experts debate the proper dose of vitamin D at HSPH Forum
A panel of experts gathered on March 25 to debate how much vitamin D is enough and how much is too much. The webcast event was the latest sponsored by The Forum at Harvard School of Public Health…
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Study finds no association between mercury exposure and risk of cardiovascular disease
For immediate release: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Boston, MA – Although research has shown that eating fish, which is rich in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, mixed evidence from prior studies…
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Economic growth fails to remedy undernutrition in India's children
March 11, 2011 -- Growth in India’s economy since 1992 has not ended undernutrition among children in that country and may require the Indian government to directly invest in appropriate health interventions such as food aid, according to a…