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Feb. 15, 2017
U.K. Campaign Against Charred Foods Casts Light on Benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
A U.K. public health campaign aims to increase awareness of the risks of consuming browned food. This latest proclamation and vocal criticism from its opponents have cast renewed focus on the foods and diets known to mitigate cancer risk.
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.
Feb. 13, 2017
Restaurant Kids' Menus Still Not Healthy
A study conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found lots of calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar in menu offerings for children, despite restaurant owners' pledges to improve the nutritional quality of kids' menus.
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Jan. 26, 2017 Food & Cooking
Our Preference for Tasty Foods Does Not Necessarily Lead to Obesity
Jan. 19, 2017 Health
Flies Fed Sugar-Rich Diets Are Damaged for Life, and Die Faster
Jan. 16, 2017
Two Mediterranean Plants Might Help Fight Symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Prickly pear and brown seaweed improved the symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in lab tests using brewer's yeast and fruit flies.
Jan. 10, 2017
You Really Are What You Eat, Science Says
On a generational timescale, there is physiological evidence that we indeed become what we eat.
Jan. 10, 2017
Mediterranean Diet May Preserve Brain Volume
A new study finds the Mediterranean diet may may help slow the loss of brain volume and associated cognitive decline that occurs with aging.
Jan. 3, 2017
High Levels of Magnesium in Mediterranean Diet Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
A study finds the high magnesium content of the Mediterranean diet plays a key role in the benefits.
Dec. 31, 2016
Olive Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Problems Associated with Diabetes
A phenolic compound found naturally in olive oil reduces and may even prevent cardiovascular problems associated with diabetes mellitus, according to a new study by a group of Spanish researchers.
Dec. 15, 2016
Chloe Grace Moretz Keeps Skin Clear With Olive Oil
Chloe Grace Moretz swears olive oil keeps her skin looking great, and she isn't the only celebrity who believes in the magic.
Dec. 9, 2016
How Olive Oil Can Help Fight India's Deadly Trend
Hydroxytyrosol's potential in preventing mercury-related cytotoxicity may make olive oil an excellent nutritional resource to help combat a growing health crisis in India, research shows.
Dec. 8, 2016
Tradition Breeds Better Nutrition in Italian Children
To improve the eating habits of Italian kids, sommelier Nicola Di Noia offers seminars for children on the secrets of extra virgin olive oil.
Dec. 2, 2016
Replacing Saturated Fat with Mediterranean Diet Foods Lowers Heart Risk
A Harvard study found that the exchange of one percent of the saturated fat in a diet with healthful food can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Nov. 27, 2016
Olive oil can be used as a facial cleanser, makeup remover and deep conditioner. Just like with cooking, using high-quality extra virgin olive oil increases the benefits of use.
Nov. 15, 2016
Does Green Peanut Oil Stand Up to its Rising Popularity?
There is no scientific evidence for health benefits so it could be too soon to get excited about the newest miracle oil.
Nov. 15, 2016
The Mediterranean Diet on a Budget
Reaping the benefits of one of the world's healthiest regimens doesn't need to break the bank.
Oct. 20, 2016
Med Diet Decreases Inflammation, Increases Mobility in Osteoarthritis Sufferers
A Mediterranean diet decreases weight, inflammation and cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis sufferers.
Oct. 13, 2016
'Omics' Data Reveals Impact of Olive Oil on Human Gene Expression
Olive oil exerts direct effects on molecules in the body that alter human gene expression and metabolic function.