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Jul. 25, 2017
Chocolate Can Protect Our Brains
Cocoa beans contain high concentrations of flavanols, which are naturally-occurring compounds that can protect our brains.
Jul. 18, 2017
Some Experts Dispute AHA Warning on Saturated Fats, Coconut Oil
After the American Heart Association’s warning about the saturated fat content of coconut oil, some experts have weighed in and found the health organization’s study wanting.
Jul. 17, 2017
MUFAs May Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
The study found that the key lies in monounsaturated fatty acids like those found in olive oil, sesame oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, and peanut butter.
Jul. 10, 2017 Health
Parts of the Mediterranean Diet Are More Beneficial for Colorectal Health
Jul. 10, 2017 Health
How Coconut Oil Got Its Reputation for Being Healthy in the First Place
Jul. 6, 2017 Health
Jul. 6, 2017 Health
'Lab on a Chip' Could Monitor Exposure to Dangerous Molecules
Jul. 5, 2017 Health
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. 29, 2017
Monounsaturated Fat Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
New research out of the University of California, San Francisco has found that a monounsaturated fat may be associated with fatty liver disease. The study examined the livers and fat of mice that were fed different diets.
Jun. 29, 2017
Research Suggests Fried Potatoes, Poor Eating Habits Reduce Lifespan
Researchers have found a link between increased mortality and frequent consumption of fried potato foods - but further research is required.
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.