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Nov. 20, 2014
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Kidney Disease
Dietary patterns that closely resembled the Mediterranean diet were linked with a 50 percent reduced risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
Nov. 17, 2014
Researcher to Share Details of 'Thrilling Discovery'
Gary Beauchamp, director of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, will be in Spain to discuss his well-known discovery of the oleocanthal molecule.
Nov. 11, 2014
Olive Oil Accelerates Wound Healing in Burn Patients
A new study shows that eating olive oil can expedite the healing of burn wounds.
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Sep. 30, 2014
Olive Oil Seen as a Treatment for Heart Failure
Researchers from University of Illinois at Chicago have found that a certain fat found in olive oil may be beneficial in individuals with heart failure.
Sep. 29, 2014
New Phenolic Compounds Unveiled at Harvard Conference
Speakers at "Mediterranean Diet and Workplace Health" highlighted the role of olive oil within the framework of a healthy diet.
Sep. 22, 2014
Mediterranean Diet, Workplace Health at Harvard Conference
The Harvard School of Public Health is hosting two events at the end of September celebrating Greek food and the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Sep. 15, 2014
Student Isolates Phenolic Compound for Cancer Research
A senior at the University of Louisiana looking at the natural compounds of olive oil has made remarkable progress in the field of cancer research.
Sep. 8, 2014
Mediterranean Diet Found to Decrease Mouth Cancer Risk
While eating raw, unprocessed foods seems to reduce the risk for mouth cancer, it's also what you’re not eating.
Sep. 3, 2014
Confused by Diet Options? Doctors Say Keep it Simple, Mediterranean
With studies giving conflicting information on the effectiveness of diet options, doctors say keeping it simple and "Mediterranean" is the way.
Aug. 28, 2014
Fried EVOO a Super Food for Some Women with Diabetes
Extra virgin olive oil, even when fried, can boost the health of diabetes patients.
Jul. 8, 2014
Researchers Give Olive Oil Antioxidant Kick for Eye Health
Researchers from Jaén are experimenting with supplementing olive oil with lutein, a substance with antioxidant activity that plays a role in eye health.
Jul. 7, 2014
Breakfast with High-Phenol EVOO Reduces Inflammation Linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease
A new study shows that adding phenol-rich olive oil to breakfast successfully lowers the inflammation linked to metabolic syndrome.
Jul. 4, 2014
Study Reveals EVOO May Reduce DNA Damage from GMO Soybean
Scientists from the UK, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have shown that consumption of extra virgin olive oil can reduce the damaging effects associated with GM soybean.
Jun. 25, 2014
How The Olive Compound Hydroxytyrosol Helps Stop Infections
A compound found naturally in olives helps fight bacterial infections, according to an international patent application by Spanish scientists.
Jun. 13, 2014
Seed Oil Blend Spearheads Deoleo’s Health Pitch
A seed oil blend soon to launch in the United States under the Carbonell name is part of Deoleo’s new generation of products.
Jun. 11, 2014
'Food Is Medicine' Seminar Highlights Health Benefits of Olive Oil
The free event is aimed at healthcare professionals and features presentations on the positive effects of consuming extra virgin olive oil.
Jun. 9, 2014
Soil May Have Most Impact on Certain Olive Oil Phytosterol Levels
A new study shows that soil quality may impact steryl glucoside levels in olive oils more than olive cultivar or farming methods.
May. 22, 2014
Add Olive Oil to Vegetables to Lower Blood Pressure
A study suggests that eating unsaturated fats (such as olive oil) with specific vegetables rich in in nitrite and nitrates can protect from hypertension.