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Sep. 15, 2021
Editors from 200 Health Journals Warn Climate Change Is Creating Global Health Crises
Increasing global temperatures are putting more people at risk from a multitude of maladies, ranging from tropical and zoonotic diseases to air pollution.
Sep. 8, 2021
Researchers Link Adherence to Med Diet with Improved Outlook for Clinically Depressed
Following the Mediterranean diet was linked with the normal development of an important part of the nervous system in depressed patients.
Sep. 1, 2021
Oleocanthal-Based Treatment Shows Promise Against Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer
A study from the University of Louisiana-Monroe showed that an oleocanthal-xylitol formulation suppressed the initiation and progression of breast cancer in mice.
Aug. 26, 2021 Health
Certain Food Proteins Reduce Bitterness and Pungency of EVOO
Aug. 23, 2021 Health
Study Suggests New Approach to Promoting a Heart-Healthy Diet
Aug. 23, 2021 Health
Aug. 23, 2021 News Briefs
Aug. 16, 2021 News Briefs
New Book Serves as Daily Guide for Following the Mediterranean Diet
Aug. 11, 2021
MedDiet Linked With Prevention or Delay of Degenerative Eye Disease
A new study found that following a diet rich in antioxidants helped to prevent or delay the onset of age-related macular degeneration.
Jul. 19, 2021
Olive Oil Increasingly Common in Pet Foods
When consumed in the right amount, extra virgin olive oil has a range of benefits for both cats and dogs.
Jun. 30, 2021
Spanish Researchers Begin Trialing Olive-Derived Treatment for Long Covid
A supplement made from polyphenols from olives and flavonoids from oranges will be given to patients to try and alleviate the symptoms associated with long Covid.
Jun. 30, 2021
Olive Council and Culinary Institute Join to Promote MedDiet in U.S.
The two organizations will focus on educating consumers and hospitality professionals on the health benefits and sustainability of an olive oil-based Mediterranean diet.
Jun. 10, 2021
European Commission Considers Use of Gene-Editing in Agriculture
The commission will discuss with member states and other stakeholders how gene-editing technology could influence the future of sustainable agriculture.
Jun. 8, 2021
Study: Eating Some Lean Red Meat With MedDiet May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Eating moderate amounts of lean beef alongside the Mediterranean diet may decrease the risk of developing heart disease, a study says.
May. 28, 2021
Olive Oil One Factor in Extraordinary Longevity of Some Sardinian Residents
A new study shows that the consumption of olive oil played a role in maintaining cardiovascular health and mobility in elderly Sardinians.
May. 28, 2021
Climate Change Is Altering the Nutrient Profiles of the World’s Crops
A new report shows a direct link between the amount of carbon dioxide in the air and the nutrient composition of the world’s most popular staple crops.
May. 21, 2021
Study: EVOO-Rich Diet Improved Weight and Insulin Sensitivity in Mice with Liver Disease
The research also demonstrated that extra virgin olive oil did not reduce the damage inflicted by high-fat diets on mice with fatty liver disease.
May. 14, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Benefits Patients With Lupus, Study Suggests
Anti-inflammatory foods, which are characteristic of the Mediterranean diet, can lower the risk of organ damage and cardiovascular problems in lupus patients, a new study found.
May. 13, 2021
Moroccan Study Identifies Nutri-Score As Most Effective Among Five Popular Food Labels
Researchers compared the front-of-pack label with four other standard labels and found Nutri-Score to be the best at helping local consumers make healthier food choices.
May. 10, 2021
Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Memory Loss and Dementia Symptoms
Researchers found that consuming food associated with the diet interfered with the build-up of proteins commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
May. 10, 2021
EVOO-Enriched Chocolate Benefits People With Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
Researchers found that patients with type 2 diabetes could benefit from eating chocolate enriched with EVOO by decreasing their risk of developing atherosclerosis.
May. 4, 2021
Tips for Selecting High-Polyphenol Olive Oils
A guideline for selecting high polyphenol oils, with no additional information other than what is on the bottle’s label.
May. 3, 2021
Phytochemicals in Olive Oil Help Prevent a Range of Diseases, Study Finds
Olive oil, the most distinctive attribute of the Mediterranean diet, is associated with many health benefits including protection against acute and chronic inflammation.