cancer prevention
Sep. 20, 2021
Nutri-Score Adoption Can Help Curb Cancer Epidemic, Researchers Say
A report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer asked the European Union and other countries to urgently adopt the French-born front-of-pack labeling platform.
Sep. 1, 2021
Oleocanthal-Based Treatment Shows Promise Against Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer
A study from the University of Louisiana-Monroe showed that an oleocanthal-xylitol formulation suppressed the initiation and progression of breast cancer in mice.
Aug. 24, 2021
Glyphosate Controversy Continues as New Report Concludes Herbicide Is Not Carcinogenic
Health campaigners are outraged with the EFSA’s conclusion, accusing the food safety authority of bending to pressure from industry.
Aug. 23, 2021
Europe Sets New Limits on Cadmium in Fruits and Vegetables
The limits on the carcinogenic heavy metal will come into force at the end of August.
Aug. 27, 2020
NCI Funds Effort to Develop Oleocanthal as Cancer Prevention Tool
The National Cancer Institute awarded a grant for researchers to develop the nutraceutical phenolic compound as a functional food in the prevention of breast cancer.
Dec. 12, 2019
Italian Farmers Support Cancer Research
Farmers teamed up with the AIRC Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy to develop a project to promote health education.
Dec. 6, 2019 Food & Cooking
Jun. 6, 2019 Health
Apr. 22, 2019 Food & Cooking
Nutrients From Food, Not Supplements, Associated With Lower Death Risk
Apr. 8, 2019 Health
Feb. 19, 2019 Health
Dietary Fiber Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer
Jan. 30, 2019
Compound Found in Olives May Help Prevent Deadly Type of Breast Cancer
A study completed at the University of Jaén has identified the benefits that a compound found in both olives and olive oil may have on an aggressive type of breast cancer.
Nov. 13, 2017
Frying Vegetables in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recommended for Men With Prostate Cancer
Daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil can increase the absorption of compounds with anticancer properties.
Aug. 30, 2017
Grape Extracts in Wine Can Help Fight Colon Cancer, Research Suggests
A study conducted on mice at Penn State's Hershey Cancer Institute showed that various compounds found in grape seeds can kill cancerous colorectal stem cells.
Aug. 17, 2017
Apple Peels, Red Grapes, Turmeric Help Prevent Growth of Prostate Cancer in Mice
A study identified a combination of nutrients from foods that are more effective against prostate cancer than existing drugs if they're ingested in concentrations that exceed those found in a healthy diet.
Jul. 10, 2017
Parts of the Mediterranean Diet Are More Beneficial for Colorectal Health
Adherence to a combination of three components of the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of developing a precancerous colorectal lesion by 85 percent.
Jun. 29, 2017
Your Waistline Can Predict Cancer Risk
British scientists find it's not just how much you weigh but where your weight accumulates that can have a bearing on cancer risk.
Jun. 21, 2017
Researchers Link Oleocanthal to Cancer, Alzheimer's Prevention
A study concluded that oleocanthal administered as a pure entity was effective. The focus has now turned to developing a dietary supplement.
Jun. 15, 2015
Researchers Explore Role of Olive Oil Phenols in Prevention of Neurodegenerative Diseases
A scientific review looks for ways phenols in extra virgin olive oil may prevent neurodegenerative diseases
Jun. 4, 2015
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Uterine Cancer
Women who regularly consumed at least six of the Mediterranean diet’s components reduced their risk of uterine cancer by 46 percent.
Apr. 7, 2015
How EVOO Helps Prevent Colon Cancer
Researcher Mauro Maccarrone explains how active components in high-quality extra virgin olive oils help prevent colon cancer.
Feb. 18, 2015
Component in EVOO Kills Cancer Cells
Oleocanthal in EVOO causes a rupture of cancerous cells, releasing enzymes and causing cell death, without harming healthy cells.
Jan. 19, 2015
Mediterranean Diet with a Swiss Twist Lowers Cancer and Heart Disease Risk
Even a culturally-adapted adherence to the traditional Mediterranean style diet can extend lives.
Dec. 11, 2014
Phenols in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Inhibit Colon Cancer Cell Growth
A recent study has shown phenolic extracts in EVOO have an antiproliferative effect on human colon cancer cells.
Sep. 15, 2014
Student Isolates Phenolic Compound for Cancer Research
A senior at the University of Louisiana looking at the natural compounds of olive oil has made remarkable progress in the field of cancer research.
Sep. 8, 2014
Mediterranean Diet Found to Decrease Mouth Cancer Risk
While eating raw, unprocessed foods seems to reduce the risk for mouth cancer, it's also what you’re not eating.
