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Aug. 2, 2017
Small Dietary Changes Can Reduce Risk of Death
A mere 20 percent improvement in the quality of your diet may decrease the risk of death by 8 to 17 percent.
Jul. 27, 2017
Four Studies Support Diet's Role in Dementia
Four groups of researchers attending a recent Alzheimer's Association International conference presented findings that add to a growing body of research on the positive impact that Mediterranean diets have on brain health.
Jul. 25, 2017
Chocolate Can Protect Our Brains
Cocoa beans contain high concentrations of flavanols, which are naturally-occurring compounds that can protect our brains.
Jul. 18, 2017 Health
Some Experts Dispute AHA Warning on Saturated Fats, Coconut Oil
Jul. 17, 2017 Health
Jul. 10, 2017 Health
Parts of the Mediterranean Diet Are More Beneficial for Colorectal Health
Jul. 10, 2017 Health
How Coconut Oil Got Its Reputation for Being Healthy in the First Place
Jul. 6, 2017 Health
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.
Jun. 13, 2017
Med Diet Can Cut the Risk of Obesity Almost in Half
Spanish scientists found that adhering to the Mediterranean diet might decrease the risk of obesity by 43 percent.
Jun. 7, 2017
Iraqi Studies Reveal Possible Health Benefits of Olive Leaves
We could be on the brink of accepting olive leaf extract as an alternative treatment for diabetes, as well as a natural antioxidant in food preservation.
Jun. 7, 2017
Olive Oil Could Help Prevent Life-Threatening Food Poisoning
A recent study suggests omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in foods like olive oil, walnuts and fish, can neutralize listeriosis-causing bacteria without increasing its resistance to antibiotics.