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 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.
While the dairy industry has long claimed that milk is necessary to build strong bones because it contains calcium, scientific evidence has not definitively shown that the drink is essential for a healthy diet, according to experts.
In the wake of the Trump administration’s massive cuts to federal research funding at Harvard University, scientists have been struggling to keep their work afloat.
French fries were associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while other forms of potatoes—including baked, boiled, and mashed—were not, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
