Tufts in the Media

This video uses data from Tisch College’s CIRCLE to examine how Gen Z voters feel about the 2024 election and their influence on it.

Distinguished Professor, Friedman School Dean Emeritus, and FIMI Director Dariush Mozaffarian is quoted about new Friedman School analysis of global data on sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in 184 countries between 1990 and 2020 estimating that they contribute to millions of new cases of diabetes and cardiovascular disease annually worldwide

This interview highlights the work of Interdisciplinary artist Lani Asunción, whose show an archive and/or a repertoire will be on view at SMFA January 29 through April 20. The artist will also offer “BLOODLESS| BLOOD, BONES, ALOHA: A Performance by Lani Asunción” at SMFA on February 20. 

Distinguished Professor and Friedman School Dean Emeritus Dariush Mozaffarian is quoted in this article exploring factors behind the obesity epidemic, saying, “The dirty little secret is that no one really knows what caused the obesity epidemic. It’s the biggest change to human biology in modern history. But we still don’t have a good handle on why.”

Fletcher's Aram Hur coauthors this opinion piece discussing the polarizing political partisanship in South Korea and the resulting impact on its democracy.

TUSM’s Michael B. Siegel voices his support for Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s statement highlighting the correlation between alcohol consumption and risk of cancer development.

Fletcher’s Michael A. Cohen discusses the dichotomy of President Joe Biden’s presidential legacy as he departs office.

Friedman School’s Parke Wilde comments on how much of what the Dietary Guidelines for Americans advisory committee has said in its most recent report aligns with the vision of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

TUSM’s Michael Siegel comments on a potential state-wide law banning nicotine sales to individuals born after 2003 noting the message “creates a tremendous disincentive – because, essentially, if you smoke, you’re rallying against your generation.”

Cummings School’s Yi-Pin Lin discusses his experience visiting Afghanistan as a tourist. Multiple photos from Lin’s trip are included.

Distinguished Professor, Friedman School Dean Emeritus, and FIMI Director Dariush Mozaffarian is quoted throughout this article on the new FDA redefinition of healthy food.

HNRCA Distinguished Professor Alice Lichtenstein is quoted about the new FDA redefinition of healthy food.