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Jul. 7, 2020
Nutri-Score Gains Traction Despite Opposition From Italian Farmers
The Italian farmers' group Coldiretti opposes the controversial French food labeling system, saying it underrates the health benefits of olive oil.
Jun. 10, 2020
Blood Test Determines Adherence to Med Diet, Cardiovascular Risk
The metabolic signature could lead to a better understanding of how the Mediterranean diet would benefit people with complex metabolic diseases and has the potential for use in personalized nutritional interventions.
Jun. 9, 2020
Med Diet Beneficial for Bowel Disease Patients, Study Suggests
Patients suffering from IBD who adhered to the Mediterranean diet for six months benefited from a decline in their body mass index and experienced lower levels of inflammation as well as less disease activity.
May. 18, 2020 Health
Mediterranean Diet Most Effective for Reducing Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds
May. 4, 2020 Health
Apr. 21, 2020 News Briefs
EVOO Consumption in Rats Found to Reduce Risk of Cardiomyopathies
Apr. 13, 2020 Health
Olive Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Fibromyalgia Patients
Mar. 31, 2020 News Briefs
Mar. 11, 2020
Consuming Half a Tablespoon of Olive Oil Per Day Improves Heart Health, Study Suggests
Eating more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily could lower the risk of a heart attack by 20 percent, say researchers at Harvard’s TH Chan School of Public Health.
Mar. 6, 2020
Microorganisms in EVOO May Lead to New Applications
Microorganisms found in low concentrations in extra virgin olive oil could lead to new possibilities in biotechnology.
Mar. 4, 2020
Mediterranean Diet Changes Gut Microbiome, Improves Health in Seniors
A new study adds to research that shows adhering to a Mediterranean diet is beneficial for the gut microbiome, which in turn, strongly influences general wellness and aging.
Feb. 26, 2020
How Fatty Acids in EVOO Help Mitigate Age-Related Diseases
The monounsaturated fatty acids found in olive oil have been associated with healthier aging when combined with fasting and exercise
Feb. 26, 2020
Polyphenols Shown to Have Distinct Anti-Bacterial Properties
Research on the antibacterial activity of olive varieties grown in southern Italy shows promise for natural treatments against E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Feb. 24, 2020
Olive Oil Could Lead to a 'Younger Brain' in the Elderly, Researchers Say
A well-known phenolic compound found in olive oil now shows an ability to reverse brain aging.
Feb. 10, 2020
Obesity a 'Looming Epidemic' in Developing Countries, World Bank Says
Poor nutritional habits and reduced physical activity are the main reasons for high obesity rates.
Feb. 6, 2020
Lupini Bean May Knock Off Soy as Leading Plant-based Protein Source
The Mediterranean bean contains more protein and fiber than its leading plant-based counterparts, soy and chickpeas, yet shares only a tiny portion of the carbohydrate count.
Feb. 3, 2020
Gelato With EVOO Is a Functional Food, Italian Researchers Say
Research carried out at the University of Naples Federico II shows that extra virgin olive oil can be added to the Italian-style artisanal ice cream as a functional ingredient.
Jan. 31, 2020
Plant-Based Diet Reduces Food-Bourne Infection Risk in Mice
An eating plan plentiful in fruits and vegetables increased the resistance of mice to the intestinal pathogen, E. coli.
Jan. 30, 2020
Gene Dysregulation Caused by Soybean Oil Behind Negative Health Impacts
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside found that mice consuming a diet high in soybean oil experienced the dysregulation of about 100 genes, some of which are linked to obesity, diabetes and mental health conditions.
Jan. 27, 2020
MedDiet May Improve Kidney Function of Transplant Recipients
Researchers at the University of Groningen found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet among kidney transplant patients was inversely associated with renal function decline and failure.
Jan. 10, 2020
New Study Suggests Olive Leaf Extract Could Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes
A recent study from Turkey appears to confirm earlier reports that olive leaf extract could be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes.
Dec. 30, 2019
Eating Within a 10-Hour Window May Prevent Chronic Disease
Time-restricted eating poses less of a challenge for long-term dietary compliance than counting calories, and it may offer an array of health benefits beyond promoting weight control.
Dec. 20, 2019
Healthy Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Hearing Loss
Researchers found that adhering to healthy eating plans, such as the Mediterranean Diet, led to a lower likelihood of mid-frequency and high-frequency hearing loss.