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Can Olive Oil Help Prevent Stroke?

Olive oil, which has long been associated with a heart-healthy diet, has now also been linked with a lower risk of stroke.

Mediterranean diet linked to lower child asthma risk

Children who consume a diet rich in fish, fruit and vegetables tend to have a lower risk for asthma and wheezing, while kids who eat several hamburgers a week may have a higher risk, according to new research published this week in the international respiratory journal Thorax.