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Sep. 3, 2014
Confused by Diet Options? Doctors Say Keep it Simple, Mediterranean
With studies giving conflicting information on the effectiveness of diet options, doctors say keeping it simple and "Mediterranean" is the way.
Aug. 28, 2014
Fried Extra Virgin Olive Oil a Super Food for Some Women with Diabetes
Extra virgin olive oil, even when fried, can boost the health of diabetes patients.
Jul. 8, 2014
Researchers Give Olive Oil Antioxidant Kick for Eye Health
Researchers from Jaén are experimenting with supplementing olive oil with lutein, a substance with antioxidant activity that plays a role in eye health.
Jul. 4, 2014 Health
Study Reveals Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Reduce DNA Damage from GMO Soybean
Jun. 25, 2014 Health
Jun. 13, 2014 Business
Jun. 11, 2014 Food & Cooking
'Food Is Medicine' Seminar Highlights Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Jun. 9, 2014
Soil May Have Most Impact on Certain Olive Oil Phytosterol Levels
A new study shows that soil quality may impact steryl glucoside levels in olive oils more than olive cultivar or farming methods.
May. 22, 2014
Add Olive Oil to Vegetables to Lower Blood Pressure
A study suggests that eating unsaturated fats (such as olive oil) with specific vegetables rich in in nitrite and nitrates can protect from hypertension.
May. 20, 2014
Panel Rejects Health Claim for Olive Leaf Extract
There is not enough evidence to back a claim that olive leaf water extract boosts glucose tolerance, a European Food Safety Authority panel has found.
May. 19, 2014
The Right Olive Oil 'Dosage' for Those at High Risk of Cardio Diseases
A Spanish researcher provided new information on the amount and benefits of olive oil consumption for people with a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
May. 19, 2014
Too Much Pollution Where you Live? Olive Oil Might Help
A new study shows that olive oil may protect against the adverse vascular effects of exposure to air pollution particles.
May. 14, 2014
Movie Popcorn's Dramatic Twist
Palace Cinemas in Australia offers popcorn made with olive oil turning what many people class as “junk food” into a far healthier option.
May. 13, 2014
Formidable Fat: The Plant-Based Olive Oil Diet
Brown University researcher Dr. Mary Flynn says her advocacy of a plant-based, olive oil diet was at one time considered outrageous.
May. 1, 2014
A 'Model Diet' for Prevention of Alzheimer's
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet slows cognitive decline, a condition that ultimately leads to Alzheimer’s disease.
Apr. 15, 2014
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Less Inflammation
Researchers have found that adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with lower levels of inflammation markers.
Apr. 1, 2014
More Evidence Mediterranean Diet Protects from Diabetes
A new meta-analysis shows a Mediterranean diet not only reduces the risk of diabetes, but more so in individuals at high risk for heart disease.
Apr. 1, 2014
Patent Applicant Claims Olive Polyphenols Help Blood Sugar Control
A New Zealand company is seeking an international patent for an olive leaf extract it says can help prevent or manage insulin sensitivity.
Mar. 25, 2014
New Heart-Health Push from Carbonell
Deoleo has a new health pitch in Spain with a spot for its Carbonell brand olive oil that highlights cholesterol control.
Mar. 24, 2014
Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of Heart Disease in U.S. Firefighters
Firefighters who followed a modified Mediterranean style diet had cholesterol levels associated with lower risk of heart disease.
Mar. 13, 2014
Mediterranean Diet May Mitigate Heart Failure Risk Factors
New evidence suggests a Mediterranean diet may improve the markers used to diagnose and provide a prognosis for heart failure.
Mar. 6, 2014
Mediterranean Diet Effective for Weight Loss, Study Finds
Obese subjects who followed variations of the Mediterranean diet not only lost weight, but were successful in maintaining it as well.