Obesity Identified as a Significant Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Illness and Mortality
The global COVID-19 pandemic, triggered by the novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continues to evolve, with an…
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025: A New Era of Nutritional Guidance with Persistent Challenges
The highly anticipated 9th edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, unveiled with the compelling tagline "Make Every Bite Count,"…
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
As the world grappled with the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and continued to navigate its…
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
As the world continued to navigate the complexities of a "new normal" throughout 2021, a significant shift was observed in…
Navigating the Crisis: Addressing the Root Causes and Future Prevention of U.S. Infant Formula Shortages
The specter of infant formula shortages has loomed over American families with alarming frequency in recent years, a stark reminder…
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
The year 2022 was a pivotal period for discussions surrounding food and nutrition, culminating in significant national dialogues and policy…
World Health Organization Issues New Guidance on Non-Sugar Sweeteners, Advising Against Long-Term Use for Weight Management and Disease Prevention
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a significant new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), commonly known as artificial or…
Harvard Experts Challenge WHO’s Total Fat Intake Recommendations, Citing Decades of Contradictory Evidence
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines for defining healthy diets, with a significant focus on carbohydrates, total…
A Digest on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
The launch of the fourth annual Healthy Living Guide by the Department of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of…
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Release Sparks Debate Over Messaging and Transparency
The much-anticipated release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) this week has ignited a firestorm of discussion, primarily…