cancer prevention
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
An Avocado a Day May Help Lower Bad Cholesterol
A new study from Penn State University demonstrated that consuming at least one avocado each day reduces the type of cholesterol that is known to lead to the accumulation of plaque in the arteries.
Jun. 6, 2019
Poor Diet Found to Be Major Risk Factor for Cancer
New research showed that eating nutritious foods and avoiding non-nutritious foods might help protect against cancer.
Apr. 22, 2019
Nutrients From Food, Not Supplements, Associated With Lower Death Risk
Researchers found the adverse health effects of a poor diet can not be offset by taking nutritional supplements.
Apr. 8, 2019
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Bladder Cancer
New research suggests an inverse relationship exists between following the Mediterranean diet and the incidence of bladder cancer.
Feb. 19, 2019 Health
Dietary Fiber Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer
Jan. 30, 2019 Health
Compound Found in Olives May Help Prevent Deadly Type of Breast Cancer
Nov. 13, 2017 Health
Frying Vegetables in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recommended for Men With Prostate Cancer
Aug. 30, 2017 Health
Grape Extracts in Wine Can Help Fight Colon Cancer, Research Suggests
Aug. 17, 2017 Health
Apple Peels, Red Grapes, Turmeric Help Prevent Growth of Prostate Cancer in Mice
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. 19, 2017
Red Onions Have Potent Cancer-Fighting Properties
Onion-based flavonoids are best at triggering apoptosis in abnormally dividing cells, researchers found.
Jun. 5, 2017
Olive Oil May Help Prevent and Treat Brain Cancer, Study Shows
It is no secret that eating olive oil and using it topically has countless benefits, including the prevention of strokes and diabetes. Now, researchers say it may even help break down malignant tumors.
Apr. 24, 2017
7th-Grader Finds Cancer-Fighting Chemical in Green Tea
A middle-schooler's intellectual curiosity led to a home lab experiment that showed an antioxidant in green tea holds promise for cancer prevention.
Mar. 9, 2017
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Deadliest Breast Cancer by 40 Percent
"We found a strong link between the Mediterranean diet and reduced oestrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer risk," said lead researcher Piet van den Brandt
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.
Jun. 17, 2013
Replacing Some Carbs with Healthy Oils Can Slow Prostate Cancer
U.S. researchers find that men who consumed more vegetable fat had a lower risk of lethal prostate cancer.
Jan. 12, 2011
More Evidence Olive Oil is Good for the Heart
Researchers found that women who consume at least three tablespoons of olive oil each day are forty percent less likely to develop heart disease.
Dec. 16, 2010
Olive Oil Found to Help Prevent Skin Cancer
New findings are backed by statistics that show only three in every 100,000 residents of Mediterranean countries develop any form of skin cancer.
Oct. 29, 2010
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Reduce Oxidative Stress
Researchers found extra virgin olive oil and hydrophilic fraction intake induced a significant increase in antioxidant enzyme activity and a decrease in markers of liver damage.
