Psoriasis: Mediterranean diet may slow disease progression

A new study suggests that sticking to a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, wholegrain cereals, and olive oil may reduce the severity of psoriasis.

Mediterranean diet enriched with virgin olive oil may protect the heart

New research suggests that a Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may boost the cardioprotective benefits of HDL ‘good’ cholesterol.

Using Olive Oil In Your Diet May Prevent A Stroke

A new study suggests that consuming olive oil may help prevent a stroke in older people. The research is published in the June 15, 2011, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology…

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Tackle Cancer-Related Malnutrition

A new analysis has found that supplementing the diet with fish oil may prevent muscle and weight loss that commonly occurs in cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy. Published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study indicates that fish oil may help combat cancer-related malnutrition…

Olive-oil enriched diet helps breast cancer survivors lose more weight

Olive oil may offer another potential health benefit — it produces greater weight loss in breast cancer survivors compared to a more traditional low-fat diet.