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Food & Nutrition

What to Know About Heavy Metals in Food

Trace amounts of heavy metals can show up in everyday foods—but with a balanced, varied dietary pattern, there’s little reason for worry

January 15, 2026

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From High School Teacher to Public Health Leader: Dan Hatfield's Transformative Journey at the Friedman School

Meet Dan Hatfield: Friedman School alum and senior public health researcher for a global nonprofit.

January 12, 2026

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Science & Technology

A Year of Health and Nutrition Highlights

Here’s what Tufts experts want you to remember from 2025 about staying active and eating well

December 12, 2025

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Tufts Researchers Launch Data Analytics Initiative to Strengthen African Food Markets

Tufts researchers and Euromonitor International partner to use data analytics to drive growth for food enterprises across Africa

December 10, 2025

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Food & Nutrition

When Spending Less Delivers More Climate-Friendly Nutrition

Healthy diets can use lower-cost, lower-emission foods, finds a new global study

December 10, 2025

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Solving Big Problems, Globally: One Alum’s Journey from Afghanistan to Oxfam

Meet Ahmad Shakeb: global humanitarian and Friedman School alum.

December 9, 2025

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Health

Feel Your Blood Pressure Rising? Here’s How to Monitor It

Routine screenings are important for health. Advice from a cardiologist on routine screenings and home monitoring.

November 20, 2025

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Food & Nutrition

How to Eat a Chestnut

This healthy, tasty holiday staple can be sweet or savory, roasted or pureed

November 20, 2025

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With Purpose And Preparation: Dr. Alison Brown’s Path to the NIH

Meet Dr. Alison Brown, program director at the National Institutes of Health, and Friedman School alumna.

November 17, 2025

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What to Know About Heavy Metals in Food

From High School Teacher to Public Health Leader: Dan Hatfield's Transformative Journey at the Friedman School

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A Year of Health and Nutrition Highlights

Tufts Researchers Launch Data Analytics Initiative to Strengthen African Food Markets

When Spending Less Delivers More Climate-Friendly Nutrition

Solving Big Problems, Globally: One Alum’s Journey from Afghanistan to Oxfam

Feel Your Blood Pressure Rising? Here’s How to Monitor It

How to Eat a Chestnut

With Purpose And Preparation: Dr. Alison Brown’s Path to the NIH

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