America's poorest children won't get nutritious meals with school cafeterias closed due to the coronavirus

The millions of US children whose parents can't always afford enough nutritious food for their families get about a quarter of their calories from what they eat at school.

Thurston Domina, Professor, Educational Policy and Organizational Leadership, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • conversation
March 13, 2020 ~5 min

New class of enzymes could lead to bespoke diets, therapeutics

Professor Emily Balskus and her team have identified an entirely new class of enzymes that degrade chemicals essential for neurological health, but also help digest foods like nuts, berries, and tea, releasing nutrients that may impact human health.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
Feb. 18, 2020 ~6 min


Clearing up the confusion over red meat recommendations

Red meat recommendations and meat from plants: Chan School Nutrition Department head Frank Hu talks about recent developments in diet.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Nov. 8, 2019 ~13 min

U.S. food supply has way too much processed stuff

Researchers looked at 230,156 food products sold in the US. More than 70% were ultra-processed.

Kristin Samuelson-Northwestern • futurity
July 25, 2019 ~6 min

Harvard symposium examines the science of longevity

A two-day symposium organized by Professor of Medicine Steven Grinspoon of Harvard Medical School examined the scientific, nutritional, and health-related aspects of aging.

Brett Milano • harvard
July 12, 2019 ~5 min

Some (but not all) new parents buy more fruits and veggies

Many new parents up their spending on fruits and veggies after becoming new parents, but the same isn't true for everyone.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan • futurity
July 10, 2019 ~5 min

Men who eat a healthy diet cut risk of physical impairment by 25 percent

A new study shows that older men who maintain healthier diets are 25 percent less likely to develop physical impairment with aging.

Haley Bridger • harvard
April 9, 2019 ~4 min

A step-by-step guide on how to choose, make, and keep New Year’s resolutions

Figure out what resolutions fit your lifestyle and then make them happen with some expert advice.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Dec. 31, 2018 ~13 min


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