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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.
Jul. 10, 2017
How Coconut Oil Got Its Reputation for Being Healthy in the First Place
Health food fanatics were in a tizzy after coconut oil was called out by the American Heart Association for its high saturated fat content. But how did coconut oil get its reputation for being healthy in the first place?
Jul. 6, 2017
Researchers Conclude Frying With Olive Oil Is Safe
Researchers again debunked the belief that frying using olive oil is unsafe. Findings suggest that frying with olive oil is not more harmful than using other oils, and may even be the safer option.
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'Lab on a Chip' Could Monitor Exposure to Dangerous Molecules
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Research Suggests Fried Potatoes, Poor Eating Habits Reduce Lifespan
Jun. 22, 2017
Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Prevent Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Extra virgin olive oil consumption decreases the three main characteristics displayed by the Alzheimer's disease phenotype.
Jun. 21, 2017
World's Healthiest Olive Oil? The Jury's Still Out.
Boundary Bend claimed in a press release that its California blend was declared the "world's healthiest olive oil" at a competition in Spain. Scientists caution, however, that such a distinction is premature and, at worst, misguided.
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. 17, 2017
Switching From Coconut Oil to Olive Oil Can Be Good for Your Heart
Coconut oil is as bad as beef fat and butter, according to new research by the American Heart Association.
Jun. 15, 2017
Pasta Not as Fattening as Previously Thought
Pasta consumption relates to slimmer bodies, a new study found.
Jun. 15, 2017
Chocolate May Lower Risk of Irregular Heartbeat
Moderate consumption of chocolate is beneficial for the heart, a new study finds.
Jun. 13, 2017
Med Diet Can Cut the Risk of Obesity Almost in Half
Spanish scientists found that adhering to the Mediterranean diet might decrease the risk of obesity by 43 percent.
Jun. 7, 2017
Iraqi Studies Reveal Possible Health Benefits of Olive Leaves
We could be on the brink of accepting olive leaf extract as an alternative treatment for diabetes, as well as a natural antioxidant in food preservation.
Jun. 7, 2017
Olive Oil Could Help Prevent Life-Threatening Food Poisoning
A recent study suggests omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in foods like olive oil, walnuts and fish, can neutralize listeriosis-causing bacteria without increasing its resistance to antibiotics.
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.
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.
May. 22, 2017
Apulian Startup Promotes Secular Olive Trees in Single Doses
An Apulian startup, Olivhealth, developed a single-dose package containing extra virgin olive oil from organic secular olive trees for sportspeople, pregnant women, and children.
May. 15, 2017
Study Says Cutting Saturated Fat Doesn't Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Researchers found that doctors' admonitions to avoid foods high in saturated fat like butter and cheese were "just plain wrong."
May. 11, 2017
MedDiet Protects Against Atherosclerotic Plaque
A study using tomography scans showed the arteries of people with high adherence to the MedDiet had significantly less atherosclerotic plaque than people with low adherence.