Vitamin D levels associated with Parkinson’s disease risk

Individuals with higher levels of vitamin D appear to have a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study.

Genetic basis for health benefits of the ‘Mediterranean diet’

Eating a diet rich in the phenolic components of virgin olive oil represses several pro-inflammatory genes. Researchers suggest that this partly explains the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease seen in people who eat a “Mediterranean diet.”

Occupational sunlight exposure reduces kidney cancer risk in men, study suggests

Study says men employed in occupations with potential exposure to high levels of sunlight have a reduced risk of kidney cancer compared with men who were less likely to be exposed to sunlight at work.