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.
Choosing sugar alcohols instead of sugar or other sweeteners may provide health benefits, but Harvard Chan School nutrition expert Frank Hu advises consuming them in moderation.
Potatoes may be reclassified from a vegetable to a grain in the federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030 because of the way their nutrient profile differs from that of other vegetables.
Spending time outdoors in green spaces has been linked with myriad physical and mental health benefits, including lower mortality, according to Harvard Chan School’s Heather Eliassen.
Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Momi Afelin was inspired by her community’s commitment to preserving traditional practices and restoring the local food system to study nutrition and planetary health.
Vitamin D supplementation in children can boost their levels of the nutrient, but does not appear to reduce their risk of bone fractures, according to a clinical trial.
Consuming energy drinks before pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of gestational hypertension, or high blood pressure during pregnancy, according to a study co-authored by Harvard Chan School researchers.
A growing body of research suggests that taking the time to savor meals rather than gulping them down on the go can improve health and well-being and promote a healthier relationship to food.
The portfolio diet—a plant-based diet designed to lower unhealthy cholesterol—may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Access to new weight loss drugs is in the hands of drugs companies, pharmacy benefit managers, and health insurers—leaving experts wondering about the future of health costs and outcomes among patients with obesity.
