children's health
Jun. 27, 2025
Study Links Skipping Breakfast to Poor Diet and Lifestyle Habits in Teens
Researchers found that adolescents who regularly skip breakfast are at higher risk of obesity, depression, poor academic performance and are less likely to follow the Mediterranean diet.
Apr. 23, 2024
Study Reveals Therapeutic Properties of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Polyphenols on Childhood Cancer
Researchers examined oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol for their potential in treating neuroblastoma, a formidable childhood cancer.
Dec. 5, 2023
An Olive Oil-Centered Curriculum in California Seeks to Help an Ailing County
Despite its agricultural mite, Kern County suffers from elevated levels of food insecurity, obesity and diabetes compared to the rest of the state.
Nov. 27, 2023
Med Diet During Pregnancy Improves Infant Neurological Development
Two-year-olds born to mothers who followed the Mediterranean diet or stress reduction during pregnancy exhibited better scores in cognitive and social-emotional domains.
Mar. 14, 2023
Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Improve Working Memory in Young Students
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and physical activity was linked with enhanced working memory in school-age children in a recent study.
Dec. 14, 2022
Med Diet Might Reduce Prenatal Stressors and Improve Child Health Outcomes
New research suggests that the Mediterranean Diet might significantly reduce inflammation, obesity and chronic diseases in pregnant mothers and their children.
Jul. 13, 2022 News Briefs
Consuming Extra Virgin Olive Oil Results in More Polyphenols in Breast Milk, Study Finds
May. 9, 2022 Health
Childhood Obesity on the Rise in Spain as Adherence to Med Diet Falls
Feb. 10, 2022 Health
Mediterranean Diet Might Mitigate ADHD in Children, Study Suggests
Sep. 29, 2021 Health
Mediterranean Diet Linked With Long-Term Health Benefits for Teenagers
Feb. 10, 2020
Obesity a 'Looming Epidemic' in Developing Countries, World Bank Says
Poor nutritional habits and reduced physical activity are the main reasons for high obesity rates.
Jan. 2, 2019
Med Diet During Mother's Pregnancy Linked to Lower Risk of Obesity in Children
Spanish researchers discovered that following the Mediterranean diet during pregnancy resulted in a weight benefit for children in the first four years of life.
Aug. 28, 2018
Mediterranean Diet May Improve Teens' Grades
A new study shows the consumption of the Mediterranean diet is associated with higher scores in core school subjects and verbal skills in adolescents.
Jun. 6, 2017
6 Ways for New Moms to Use Olive Oil
One hero of the homeopathic mom has turned out to be olive oil in a variety of surprising ways.
May. 8, 2017
Med Diet Protects Teens From Abdominal Obesity
Increased adherence to Mediterranean diet was found to be associated with decreased waist circumference in teenage boys and girls.
Feb. 14, 2017
Mediterranean Diet Might Help Prevent ADHD
Researchers in Spain found the MedDiet may offer a protective effect against ADHD, a disorder for which stimulant drugs are often prescribed.
Mar. 4, 2016
Benefits of Olive Oil for Low Birthweight Infants
Extra virgin olive oil coupled with common nutritional interventions for very low birth weight infants may increase weight gaining and decrease hospitalization time.