We research how nutrition affects human health at molecular and population levels to shape public policy and help people make better diet and lifestyle choices.
Researchers at Harvard University, especially those in the biomedical and health fields who rely heavily on federal grants, remain uncertain about the future amid the Trump administration’s ongoing attack on scientific research.
Due to the current federal government shutdown, millions of people in the U.S. are set to lose access to food benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on Nov. 1—a repercussion that can have serious health risks, according to experts.
Harvard Chan School has relaunched its Master of Public Health in Nutrition, designed for experienced professionals pursuing training in nutrition and public health.
A “Make America Healthy Again” report on childhood health, released by the White House in May, cites ultra-processed food as a leading cause of chronic disease—but making these foods “the new dietary villain” could be a misstep, according to Harvard Chan School’s David Ludwig.
