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.
Consistently engaging in a variety of types of exercises—from walking to weightlifting to gardening—was associated with a lower risk of premature mortality, even when total physical activity level was held constant, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
The jury is still out on whether food preservatives harm health. But agencies responsible for overseeing the safety of nations’ food supplies may still want to consider introducing stricter policies around preservatives, according to Harvard Chan School experts.
Christopher Golden has a singular mission: to explore the interconnectedness of human and ecosystem health, and to use the results of his research to inform policies that help both flourish.