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Apr. 24, 2017
7th-Grader Finds Cancer-Fighting Chemical in Green Tea
A middle-schooler's intellectual curiosity led to a home lab experiment that showed an antioxidant in green tea holds promise for cancer prevention.
Apr. 18, 2017
Animal Study Finds Monounsaturated Fats in Olive Oil May Extend Life
A study that originated for another purpose discovered more evidence that the type of fat consumed rather than the quantity is a determining factor for health and longevity.
Apr. 14, 2017
Strokes, Heart Attacks Drop Where Trans Fats in Restaurants are Banned
A Yale study found a 6.2 percent decline in hospital admissions for heart attacks and strokes among New York residents in districts where trans fats were banned from restaurants.
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Olive Extract Might Help Fight Arterial Stiffness, Study Finds
Mar. 9, 2017 Health
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Deadliest Breast Cancer by 40 Percent
Mar. 7, 2017
Med Diet Could Relieve Pain Linked to Obesity
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, plant-based protein and seafood can decrease the chances an overweight person will experience regular pain due to inflammation.
Feb. 28, 2017
Journal of the American College of Cardiology Recommends Olive Oil
A group of doctors and medical researchers have backed olive oil as a heart-healthy food, while raising concerns about fad diets and the use of coconut and palm oils.
Feb. 20, 2017
Vatican Conference Examines a Renaissance of the Mediterranean Diet in the 21st Century
Experts met on February 14 at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences at the Vatican City to launch a debate on food values and the role and significance of the Mediterranean diet.
Feb. 20, 2017
Mediterranean Diet With Additional Olive Oil May Promote Heart Health Even More
Spanish scientists found the consumption of a MedDiet enhanced with four tablespoons of olive oil per day improved the beneficial actions of HDL cholesterol.
Feb. 15, 2017
U.K. Campaign Against Charred Foods Casts Light on Benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
A U.K. public health campaign aims to increase awareness of the risks of consuming browned food. This latest proclamation and vocal criticism from its opponents have cast renewed focus on the foods and diets known to mitigate cancer risk.
Feb. 14, 2017
Mediterranean Diet Might Help Prevent ADHD
Researchers in Spain found the MedDiet may offer a protective effect against ADHD, a disorder for which stimulant drugs are often prescribed.
Feb. 13, 2017
Restaurant Kids' Menus Still Not Healthy
A study conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found lots of calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar in menu offerings for children, despite restaurant owners' pledges to improve the nutritional quality of kids' menus.
Feb. 11, 2017
Med Diet Linked to Relief from Depression
In new research, after 12 weeks of following the MedDiet, one-third of patients with depression went into remission.
Feb. 8, 2017
Hot Red Chili Peppers for a Longer Life?
Individuals who ate red chili peppers had a lower risk of death from all causes than those who did not honor the spicy food, a study from the University of Vermont found.
Feb. 8, 2017
Six-Step Guide to Following the Mediterranean Diet
A transition to a healthier diet is easier than you think. Here are six steps to get you started.
Jan. 26, 2017
Our Preference for Tasty Foods Does Not Necessarily Lead to Obesity
Good taste can stimulate food intake acutely, and guide selection toward nutrient-dense foods that cause weight gain, but it does not determine how much is eaten chronically.
Jan. 19, 2017
Flies Fed Sugar-Rich Diets Are Damaged for Life, and Die Faster
UCL scientists found that no matter the healthy interventions of the future, flies previously fed on a high-sugar diet died earlier, as the activity of a gene associated with longevity was repressed by sugar over the long term.
Jan. 16, 2017
Nutella Makers Defend Palm Oil Amid Health Concerns
Ferrero is the first major European food company to defend the palm oil industry following reports that refined palm oil in foods may cause cancer.
Jan. 16, 2017
Two Mediterranean Plants Might Help Fight Symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Prickly pear and brown seaweed improved the symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in lab tests using brewer's yeast and fruit flies.
Jan. 10, 2017
You Really Are What You Eat, Science Says
On a generational timescale, there is physiological evidence that we indeed become what we eat.