Department of Nutrition
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.
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News
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Are eggs good or bad for your health?
A new study suggests that regularly eating eggs can increase the risk of early death, but some experts are skeptical about the findings.
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In memoriam: Bernard Lown, innovative cardiologist, antiwar activist
Bernard Lown, a beloved emeritus faculty member and mentor at Harvard Chan School, died on February 16, 2021.
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Milk may not be necessary for most adults
Some researchers suggest that milk is not a necessary part of a healthy diet for most adults, and may even be harmful if consumed excessively.
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Green Mediterranean diet may reduce risk of fatty liver disease
A form of the Mediterranean diet including more green plant matter may reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by half.
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Assessing the latest U.S. dietary guidelines
Eric Rimm, professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, discussed the recently released 2020–2025 U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
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Is the paleo diet healthy? It’s complicated.
While some studies have suggested that the paleo diet—which focuses on “caveman” foods such as meat, produce, and nuts—may have health benefits, experts argue that the evidence is murky.
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Testing a new approach to treat severe acute malnutrition
A study in Sokoto, Nigeria tests a new model of treatment for severe acute malnutrition.