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A six-year study of nearly 5,000 adults found that combining a Mediterranean diet with modest calorie cuts, regular walking, and weight loss coaching prevented diabetes in 31% more people than diet alone. For every 100 people who followed the program, three avoided developing type 2 diabetes.
A 20-year study of over 105,000 women found that eating Mediterranean foods like olive oil, nuts, and vegetables can reduce stroke risk by up to 25%. The research offers hope for preventing one of the world's most devastating diseases.
Scientists reveal how water-focused strategies in the warming Mediterranean deliver wins for food, energy, and ecosystems all at once. Simple shifts like eating local diets and smarter farming are already working across the region.
A major new study shows eating Mediterranean and anti-inflammatory diets could slash your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by nearly half. For the 1.5 million Americans living with this painful autoimmune disease, the research offers hope that simple food choices might prevent others from developing it.
The European Union just unlocked €25 billion to transform the Mediterranean into a renewable energy powerhouse by 2035. This massive investment will develop 15GW of clean energy across north Africa and the eastern Mediterranean while creating jobs and slashing energy costs.
A registered dietitian is challenging diet culture's rigid rules with a flexible approach that removes guilt from eating. Research shows this "all foods fit" method leads to better health outcomes than restrictive dieting.
Harvard researchers analyzed six popular diets and found one clear winner for keeping your brain sharp as you age. The DASH diet showed the strongest link to lower cognitive decline risk across 159,000 participants.
A registered dietitian is challenging diet culture with an "all foods fit" approach that replaces rigid food rules with listening to your body. Research shows traditional dieting often harms health more than it helps.
The European Union just launched a massive clean energy initiative that could transform the Mediterranean into Europe's renewable powerhouse. By 2035, this partnership aims to create 100,000 jobs while harnessing some of the world's best untapped solar and wind resources.
The European Union just unveiled a massive initiative to bring 100,000 clean energy jobs and affordable renewable power to countries across the Mediterranean by 2035. The program will fund solar farms, modern power grids, and green technology factories from Spain to North Africa.
The European Union just launched a massive investment platform to unlock €25 billion for solar, wind, and clean tech projects across the Mediterranean, where renewable energy costs run 30-40% cheaper than in Europe. The initiative could create 15 gigawatts of new clean energy capacity while strengthening energy security for both Europe and its southern neighbors.
A clinical trial shows switching to a vegan diet slashes greenhouse gas emissions by more than half in just three months. The same diet also improved health markers in people with diabetes, proving what's good for the planet is good for us too.
The Mediterranean region holds enough untapped renewable energy to power twice the EU's current capacity, and now a major collaboration is launching to make it happen. Solar and wind costs there are up to 40% cheaper than in Europe.
Scientists found that switching to diets rich in plant-based foods and complex carbs helped adults 65-75 reduce their biological age in just one month. Three out of four diet types showed real improvements, proving it's never too late to make a change.
An Italian rescue ship pulled 123 people to safety during three dramatic operations in the Mediterranean Sea over two days. Among those rescued were at least 20 children fleeing conflict and hardship in African nations.
The European Union just launched a massive initiative to bring 15 gigawatts of renewable energy to the Mediterranean region. The program combines funding, training, and infrastructure upgrades to transform how the area powers its future.
Italian researchers found Mediterranean ports can produce affordable green hydrogen using solar and wind power, potentially fueling Europe's clean energy future. The breakthrough could make hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels.
The European Union just launched a €25 billion initiative to transform the Mediterranean into a clean energy powerhouse by 2035. The program will create over 100,000 jobs while harnessing solar and wind power that costs up to 40% less than in Europe.
A global commission of scientists has created a flexible eating plan that could prevent millions of premature deaths while protecting Earth's resources. The diet works with cuisines from around the world and offers hope for fixing our broken food system.
A supervised ketogenic diet helped 72% of women with anorexia drop below the diagnostic threshold in a groundbreaking study. The high-fat, low-carb approach may work by reducing the brain-driven compulsion to restrict food.
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