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.
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.
A recent action plan on children’s health from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission—aimed at tackling high rates of obesity and chronic disease among children in the U.S.—raises important issues but misses the mark in a number of ways, according to experts quoted in media reports.
Following a green-Mediterranean diet—which includes green tea and the aquatic plant Mankai—is associated with slower brain aging, according to a study.
A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by 31%, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Harvard Chan School’s Erica Kenney and Cindy Leung share their reactions to the massive spending cut to SNAP and discuss the implications for SNAP recipients.
