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Aug. 8, 2017
Diet Soda Linked to Weight Gain, Not Weight Loss
Long-term use of artificial sweeteners is linked to increased waistline size and modest gains in weight.
Aug. 8, 2017
The Unstoppable Journey of Yanni's Olive Grove
How this resourceful Greek couple transformed their struggling olive tree business into an award-winning olive oil producer on the frontlines of cutting-edge research in the battle against Alzheimer's.
Aug. 7, 2017
Only Rich, Well-Educated Benefit From Med Diet
A study has revealed that the Mediterranean diet is only beneficial to those who have access to high-quality foods.
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Some Experts Dispute AHA Warning on Saturated Fats, Coconut Oil
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Jul. 10, 2017
Parts of the Mediterranean Diet Are More Beneficial for Colorectal Health
Adherence to a combination of three components of the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of developing a precancerous colorectal lesion by 85 percent.
Jul. 10, 2017
How Coconut Oil Got Its Reputation for Being Healthy in the First Place
Health food fanatics were in a tizzy after coconut oil was called out by the American Heart Association for its high saturated fat content. But how did coconut oil get its reputation for being healthy in the first place?
Jul. 6, 2017
Researchers Conclude Frying With Olive Oil Is Safe
Researchers again debunked the belief that frying using olive oil is unsafe. Findings suggest that frying with olive oil is not more harmful than using other oils, and may even be the safer option.
Jul. 6, 2017
'Lab on a Chip' Could Monitor Exposure to Dangerous Molecules
Engineers have developed biosensor technology that could be used to monitor your health and exposure to dangerous molecules with a portable device.
Jul. 5, 2017
Secrets of One of the World's Healthiest Villages
After studying a village where the chronic diseases that plague most of the world are seldom seen, a British cardiologist devises a formula based on the residents' lifestyle.
Jun. 29, 2017
Your Waistline Can Predict Cancer Risk
British scientists find it's not just how much you weigh but where your weight accumulates that can have a bearing on cancer risk.
Jun. 29, 2017
Monounsaturated Fat Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
New research out of the University of California, San Francisco has found that a monounsaturated fat may be associated with fatty liver disease. The study examined the livers and fat of mice that were fed different diets.
Jun. 29, 2017
Research Suggests Fried Potatoes, Poor Eating Habits Reduce Lifespan
Researchers have found a link between increased mortality and frequent consumption of fried potato foods - but further research is required.
Jun. 22, 2017
Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Prevent Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Extra virgin olive oil consumption decreases the three main characteristics displayed by the Alzheimer's disease phenotype.
Jun. 21, 2017
World's Healthiest Olive Oil? The Jury's Still Out.
Boundary Bend claimed in a press release that its California blend was declared the "world's healthiest olive oil" at a competition in Spain. Scientists caution, however, that such a distinction is premature and, at worst, misguided.
Jun. 21, 2017
Researchers Link Oleocanthal to Cancer, Alzheimer's Prevention
A study concluded that oleocanthal administered as a pure entity was effective. The focus has now turned to developing a dietary supplement.
Jun. 19, 2017
Red Onions Have Potent Cancer-Fighting Properties
Onion-based flavonoids are best at triggering apoptosis in abnormally dividing cells, researchers found.
Jun. 17, 2017
Switching From Coconut Oil to Olive Oil Can Be Good for Your Heart
Coconut oil is as bad as beef fat and butter, according to new research by the American Heart Association.
Jun. 15, 2017
Pasta Not as Fattening as Previously Thought
Pasta consumption relates to slimmer bodies, a new study found.
Jun. 15, 2017
Chocolate May Lower Risk of Irregular Heartbeat
Moderate consumption of chocolate is beneficial for the heart, a new study finds.