Opinion Let’s end the war on obesity The way America fights obesity is increasing stigma and leading to harmful behavior. For truly better health, we need a new approach. By Catherine Seraphin May 31, 2023
Opinion It will take more than food to solve the hunger crisis With food insecurity soaring around the world, Oxfam International executive director Gabriela Bucher calls for structural reform. By Raj Kumar April 11, 2023
Opinion Processed foods are making us sick. It’s time for the FDA and USDA to step in. Better regulating processed foods could curb an epidemic of chronic food illness that causes 1,600 deaths daily in the U.S. By Jerold Mande March 1, 2023
Ideas 2023 is the year of mental health and wellbeing The most popular New Year's resolution was feeling better about ourselves. Here's how to keep this goal going. By Christine Mehta January 17, 2023
Ideas If Dry January feels, well, dry—try “Damp” January instead A month of mindful drinking is a good way to reset for the sober curious, says a pediatrician. But total abstinence isn’t necessary for good health. By Christine Mehta January 5, 2023
People Cultivating food justice, one garden at a time A network of urban farms expands access to affordable produce in a bid to close racial health gaps. By Harvard Public Health Staff October 24, 2022
Feature Metcalfe Park: Inside structural racism’s invisible net Living in Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park neighborhood is bad for your health. It’s nobody’s fault—and everyone’s. By Aldore Collier October 3, 2022
Feature A reef gets a reboot in Madagascar Scientists hope restoring coral reefs will boost a local economy, improve nutrition, and even relieve anxiety. By Chris Sweeney February 26, 2022