Faculty in the Media 2008

Is Red Meat’s Bad Name Justified? — coverage from the Los Angeles Times, November 10, 2008 featuring Walter Willett More Than Pickles and Ice Cream: The Link Between Diet and Fertility — coverage and podcast from Scientific American, October 15, 2008 featuring Walter Willett Caffeine, Breast Cancer Link Minimal — coverage from WebMD.com, October 13, 2008 featuring Walter … Continue reading “Faculty in the Media 2008”

Ask the expert: Omega-3 fatty acids

The Expert: Dr. Frank Sacks Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health 1. What are omega-3 fatty acids, and why should I make sure to include them in my diet? Omega-3 fatty acids (also known as n-3 fatty acids) are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients for health. We … Continue reading “Ask the expert: Omega-3 fatty acids”

Ask the expert: Controlling your weight

 The Expert: Dr. Walter Willett Fredrick John Stare Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, Departments of Nutrition and Epidemiology, and Chair, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health   1. How much control do we have over our body weight? And how much of our weight is controlled by our genes? Genes do play a role … Continue reading “Ask the expert: Controlling your weight”

Faculty in the Media 2007

Changes to Diet and Lifestyle May Help Prevent Infertility from Ovulatory Disorders — press release of October 31, 2007 featuring Walter Willett and Jorge Chavarro Obesity Nears Smoking As Cancer-Causer — coverage from CBS news, October 31, 2007 featuring Walter Willett Weight Gain Between First and Second Pregnancies Associated With Increased Odds of Second Child … Continue reading “Faculty in the Media 2007”