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Oct. 20, 2020
Study Suggests Olive Oil Helps Prevent Arterial Disease, Pomace Oil Might Worsen It
Olive oil consumption is associated with benefits for the prevention of peripheral arterial disease, while pomace oil could promote its development.
Oct. 1, 2020
Portugal Invests in Exports, Promotes Mediterranean Diet
Portugal’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced Terra Futura, a wide ranging plan to promote sustainability while boosting the country’s agricultural production and exports.
Sep. 22, 2020
Mediterranean Diet May Help Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis in Smokers
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet among female smokers and former smokers was linked with a reduced risk of contracting rheumatoid arthritis.
Sep. 9, 2020 Business
Italy Reiterates Opposition to Nutri-Score Label, Calls for Wider Adoption of Nutrinform
Sep. 2, 2020 News Briefs
Adherence to MedDiet Reduces Risk of Contracting Symptoms Associated With Parkinson’s, Study Finds
Aug. 7, 2020 Health
E.U. Approves Italian Alternative to Nutri-Score Labeling System
Jul. 30, 2020 Health
'MIND Diet' Among Five Factors That May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Jul. 22, 2020 Health
Jul. 20, 2020
Study Suggests Med Diet Benefits Cardiovascular Health of Firefighters
Researchers say the results show that instruction on healthy lifestyle habits in academies could help improve physical fitness and the overall health of firefighters.
Jun. 10, 2020
Blood Test Determines Adherence to Med Diet, Cardiovascular Risk
The metabolic signature could lead to a better understanding of how the Mediterranean diet would benefit people with complex metabolic diseases and has the potential for use in personalized nutritional interventions.
Jun. 9, 2020
Med Diet Beneficial for Bowel Disease Patients, Study Suggests
Patients suffering from IBD who adhered to the Mediterranean diet for six months benefited from a decline in their body mass index and experienced lower levels of inflammation as well as less disease activity.
May. 18, 2020
Mediterranean Diet Most Effective for Reducing Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds
In diets other than the Mediterranean, most weight loss benefits disappeared within a year and the risk of heart disease also rose.
May. 4, 2020
40 Years of the Mediterranean Diet
After centuries of culinary tradition, the Mediterranean diet was formally defined in 1980. On its fortieth anniversary, experts reveal the health benefits that have allowed the diet to endure and look ahead to its future.
Mar. 31, 2020
Olive Oil 'Indispensable' for Most Italians, Survey Reveals
More than 60 percent of respondents said they would never give up extra virgin olive oil, citing its taste, health benefits and cultural importance.
Mar. 4, 2020
Mediterranean Diet Changes Gut Microbiome, Improves Health in Seniors
A new study adds to research that shows adhering to a Mediterranean diet is beneficial for the gut microbiome, which in turn, strongly influences general wellness and aging.
Feb. 26, 2020
How Fatty Acids in EVOO Help Mitigate Age-Related Diseases
The monounsaturated fatty acids found in olive oil have been associated with healthier aging when combined with fasting and exercise
Jan. 27, 2020
MedDiet May Improve Kidney Function of Transplant Recipients
Researchers at the University of Groningen found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet among kidney transplant patients was inversely associated with renal function decline and failure.
Jan. 2, 2020
The Mediterranean diet led the US News & World Report’s annual list for the third consecutive year.
Dec. 20, 2019
Healthy Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Hearing Loss
Researchers found that adhering to healthy eating plans, such as the Mediterranean Diet, led to a lower likelihood of mid-frequency and high-frequency hearing loss.
Nov. 7, 2019
Program in Puglia Fosters Healthy Food Choices, Sustainability
Through hands-on instruction and visits to local farms, Cinzia Rascazzo helps people live healtheir lives.
Oct. 29, 2019
Researchers Recommend MedDiet to Restore Gut Bacteria
A team at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom are working to advance research on the Mediterranean diet and other healthy diets that promote healthy gut bacteria.
Oct. 15, 2019
Following a Mediterranean Diet Can Help Beat Depression
The study is part of a growing body of research that demonstrates how healthy eating plans have a positive impact on mental health.
Sep. 23, 2019
Italian Scientist Awarded Spoof Prize for His Research On Pizza
Silvao Gallus found that consuming pizza made with traditional ingredients protects against some chronic diseases.