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.
Increasing global adoption of the Planetary Health Diet could lead to millions fewer premature deaths each year, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
While seafood is a good source of healthy animal protein, not all types are created equal—among them, shellfish are some of the most nutritious and environmentally sustainable, according to experts.
Couples undergoing fertility treatment may have lower fertilization rates if the male partner has a high intake of pesticide residue from fruits and vegetables, according to a Harvard Chan School study.
In an Oct. 30 U.S. News and World Report commentary, David Eisenberg, adjunct associate professor of nutrition and director of culinary nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and co-authors outlined steps underway to improve nutrition education in medical schools—and the impact this could have on Americans’ diets and health.
