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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…
Overweight adults who fail to recognize excess pounds less likely to eat healthy and be active
About one-quarter of overweight and obese adults do not recognize that they are carrying excess pounds and, in fact, many consider themselves underweight or at an ideal weight. These individuals often do not try to eat healthier, lose…
Obesity has doubled since 1980, major global analysis of risk factors reveals
Study shows western high-income countries have achieved impressive progress in lowering hypertension and cholesterol For immediate release: Thursday, February 3, 2011 The worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980, according to a major study on how…
Shrinking the effects of the obesity epidemic
[ Winter 2011] If we can’t stop Americans from getting heavier, can we at least develop drugs that prevent them from getting sick with obesity-related diseases? The research career of Gökhan Hotamisligil, chair of the Harvard School of Public…
Overweight primarily a problem among wealthier women in low- to middle-income countries
Researchers suggest policies should focus on comprehensive nutritional policy that balances the urgent need to increase nutritional intake among poor, as well as reduce overweight among the rich For immediate release: Monday, November 22, 2010 Boston, MA –…
Sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome
For immediate release: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Boston, MA -- A new study has found that regular consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a clear and consistently greater risk of metabolic syndrome and type…
Bicycling, brisk walking help women control weight
Researchers Call for More Bike-Friendly Environments to Combat Obesity For immediate release: Monday, June 28, 2010 Boston, MA— Premenopausal women who make even small increases in the amount of time they spend bicycling or walking briskly every day decrease…
Price increase may be best motivator to swap sugary drinks for healthier ones
June 18, 2010 -- Raising the price on regular sodas may be the most effective way to encourage Americans to reach for less sugary drinks, suggests a new study published in the June 17, 2010 issue of the…
Four preventable risk factors reduce life expectancy in U.S. and lead to health disparities
Population-based Interventions Needed to Reduce Deaths from Chronic Diseases For immediate release: Monday, March 22, 2010 Boston, MA -- A new study led by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) in collaboration with researchers from…
In letter, Harvard School of Public Health nutrition expert offers national family physician group no-cost alternative to funding from Coca-Cola to develop consumer education content on beverages and sweeteners
Free Link to Science-based Content on HSPH’s Popular Nutrition Source Website Suggested For immediate release: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Boston, MA -- Leading Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) nutrition and health researcher Walter Willett, M.D., Dr. P.H.,…