Sep. 2, 2019
In Australia, Advocates Call for Improved Health Rating for Olive Oil
An independent report commissioned by the Australian government recommended that olive oil's health star rating should not be improved due to its saturated fat content. Opponents said the report misses the bigger health picture.
Aug. 28, 2019
Phenolic Compound in EVOO May Be Beneficial for Parkinson's Disease
A new study found that tyrosol delayed neurodegeneration and contributed to a longer lifespan in worms by reducing oxidative stress and inducing the expression of different protective genes.
Aug. 26, 2019
Following a MedDiet with EVOO Lowers Need for Medications in Diabetics
A major clinical study found that participants who followed a Mediterranean diet in which the main source of fat was extra virgin olive oil reduced the need to begin using diabetes medications by more than 20 percent compared with participants following a low-fat diet.
Aug. 23, 2019 Health
Ready to Try the Nordic Diet? Nutritionists Suggest One Important Tweak.
Aug. 22, 2019 News Briefs
Men's Sexual Health May Benefit From Daily Nut Consumption and MedDiet
Aug. 21, 2019 Health
New Study Links Plant-Based Diets With Reduced Risk Of Heart Disease
Aug. 13, 2019 Health
Ketogenic Diet Study on Soldiers Provides Striking Weight Loss Results
Aug. 6, 2019 Health
107-Year-Old New Yorker Partially Attributes Longevity to Med Diet
Jul. 30, 2019
Study Suggests Mediterranean Diet Benefits Pregnant Women
The study showed that pregnant women following a Mediterranean diet benefited from less pregnancy-related weight gain and a lowered risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Jul. 29, 2019
New Funding for Research on Dementia and MedDiet
Researchers from Swinburne University received funding to continue investigating the links found between adhering to the Mediterranean diet and a reduced risk of dementia.
Jul. 8, 2019
New Studies Link Ultra-Processed Food With Premature Death
Two independent studies in France and Spain have found that people who consume a lot of ultra-processed foods are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Jul. 8, 2019
Olive Council, Europe Collaborate on Limiting Contaminants in Olive Oil
The IOC has told the EU the threshold for safely being able to consume the chemical 3-MCPD, which is found in refined vegetable oils.
Jun. 16, 2019
Study Links Mediterranean Diet to Better Memory in Diabetics
After comparing its effects with other healthy diets, the Mediterranean proved superior in fostering better cognition in Type 2 diabetics.
Jun. 12, 2019
Mediterranean Diet Ranked 'Best Overall'
The MedDiet beat out 40 other diets to get the top spot in the U.S. News and World Report annual ranking for the first time. It was also rated the number one diet in five subcategories.
Jun. 10, 2019
Eating Blueberries Every Day Reduces Heart Risk
Researchers found eating one cup blueberries every day reduced the risk of developing diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes in at risk individuals.
Jun. 6, 2019
Poor Diet Found to Be Major Risk Factor for Cancer
New research showed that eating nutritious foods and avoiding non-nutritious foods might help protect against cancer.
May. 28, 2019
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Late-Life Depression
New research suggested that the higher the intake of vegetables, the lower the likelihood of late-life depression.
May. 23, 2019
Mediterranean Diet May Help Reduce Liver Fat
Research suggests that the Mediterranean diet’s benefit of lowering hepatic fat may be linked to the reduction of risk factors for chronic disease.
May. 6, 2019
MedDiet Prevents Overeating, Study Finds
Research from North Carolina suggested the Mediterranean diet satiates the appetite better than the Western diet.
Apr. 22, 2019
Nutrients From Food, Not Supplements, Associated With Lower Death Risk
Researchers found the adverse health effects of a poor diet can not be offset by taking nutritional supplements.
Apr. 16, 2019
Poor Diet Kills More People than Smoking or High Blood Pressure
New global research showed the longevity advantage of following a nutrient-dense diet that is plentiful in fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains.
Apr. 8, 2019
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Bladder Cancer
New research suggests an inverse relationship exists between following the Mediterranean diet and the incidence of bladder cancer.
Apr. 8, 2019
Adding Dairy Products To Med Diet Reduces Cardiovascular Risk
The study also found that adding several servings of low-fat dairy to the MedDiet provides increased nutritional benefits.