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As federal support for free school meals drops, kids’ stigma may increase
With the end of pandemic-era federal support that provided free school breakfasts and lunches for all, experts worry that kids who continue to need free meals will face increasing stigma.
Examining the link between people’s sleep timing preferences, lifestyle, and diabetes
People who tend to stay up late have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those who rise early, a new study found.
How to practice mindful eating
“Mindful eating”—the practice of taking time to consciously experience, enjoy, and express gratitude for a meal—offers myriad health benefits, according to Harvard Chan School’s Lilian Cheung.
Adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle associated with lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality
People who adhere to a Mediterranean lifestyle—which includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; healthy eating habits like limiting added salts and sugars; and habits promoting adequate rest, physical activity, and socialization—have a lower risk…
Lectin-free diet more risky than beneficial, experts say
In spite of claims that diets eliminating all lectins can cure some health conditions, these claims are not backed by sufficient scientific evidence—and going lectin-free may in fact do more harm than good, according to experts.
Is cottage cheese healthy?
While a recent trend on social media touts cottage cheese as a healthy food, people should be aware that it may contain high levels of sodium and fat, according to experts at Harvard Chan School.
Gut microbiome of pets reveals insights for human health
Curtis Huttenhower studies the role that the microbiome plays in health and disease, most often focusing on the human gut—but recently his research has expanded into pets, including dogs and cats.
Policy change needed to ensure healthy food options in checkout lines, says expert
Most foods and beverages in grocery store checkout aisles are unhealthy—a reality that experts say is unlikely to change unless local, state, or federal laws are passed that require healthier options.
Omega-3 fatty acids linked with slower progression of ALS
Consuming omega-3 fatty acids—particularly alpha-linolenic acid, a nutrient found in foods including flaxseeds, walnuts, and chia, canola, and soybean oils—may help slow the progression of disease in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a new study…
Op-ed: Hospitals, health care systems should tackle social drivers of health
Health care systems should use their resources to address a wide range of social drivers that lead to health problems, instead of only focusing on medical interventions such as drugs and surgeries, according to an op-ed co-authored by…
