https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysph/news-rss/?keywordId=1656&orgId=109082&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale School of Public Health en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Tue, 19 May 2026 11:21:14 Z https://www.thenationalherald.com/yale-professor-vasilis-vasiliou-discusses-olive-oil-and-health/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/yale-professor-vasilis-vasiliou-discusses-olive-oil-and-health/ At the 6th International Yale Symposium on Olive Oil and Health, YSPH Professor Vasilis Vasiliou updated the audience on recent research on olive oil’s health benefits. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.forbes.com/sites/jesscording/2025/10/16/finally-clarity-on-olive-oil-whats-real-whats-not/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jesscording/2025/10/16/finally-clarity-on-olive-oil-whats-real-whats-not/ Worried your olive oil isn’t real? A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds the top brands on U.S. shelves are pure—so you can enjoy the health benefits without second-guessing your bottle. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://storebrands.com/study-finds-no-widespread-adulteration-top-olive-oil-brands https://storebrands.com/study-finds-no-widespread-adulteration-top-olive-oil-brands A study of 190 olive oils sold under national brands and retail private labels found no instances of adulteration when tested against International Olive Council (IOC) standards, according to the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA). YSPH Assistant Professor Tassos C. Kyriakides, PhD, conducted the study. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.thenationalherald.com/international-yale-symposium-examines-olive-oil-and-health/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/international-yale-symposium-examines-olive-oil-and-health/ Why does olive oil help combat climate change? How can soil affect human well-being? What does marketing have to do with public health? These were just a few of the many questions considered by almost 100 participants from 15 countries at the 6th International Yale Symposium on Olive Oil and Health in Heraklion, Crete, Greece at the beginning of December. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://wapo.st/4adoc94 https://wapo.st/4adoc94 An observational study has found that regular olive oil consumption may have cognitive health benefits. YSPH Professor Vasilis Vasiliou comments on the study. Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/human-and-planetary-health-benefits-of-olive-oil-focus-of-fifth-annual-international-yale-symposium/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/human-and-planetary-health-benefits-of-olive-oil-focus-of-fifth-annual-international-yale-symposium/ Co-hosted by the Yale School of Public Health, the fifth annual International Yale Symposium on Olive Oil and Health is taking place from December 10-13 at Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/chemical-compounds-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil-could-aid-in-the-treatment-and-prevention-of-alzheimers-disease/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/chemical-compounds-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil-could-aid-in-the-treatment-and-prevention-of-alzheimers-disease/ A new study led by researchers with the Yale School of Public Health’s Department of Environmental Health Sciences and Imperial College London used network machine learning algorithms to identify chemical compounds in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) that could aid in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:00:00 Z https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20230727/is-olive-oil-the-ultimate-superfood https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20230727/is-olive-oil-the-ultimate-superfood New research out of Harvard University showed that people who consume more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day had a 28% lower risk of dying from dementia than folks who rarely eat it. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/assistant-professor-tassos-c-kyriakides-discusses-the-cognitive-benefits-of-olive-oil/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/assistant-professor-tassos-c-kyriakides-discusses-the-cognitive-benefits-of-olive-oil/ A recent study co-authored by Yale School of Public Health Assistant Professor of Biostatistics Tassos C. Kyriakides finds that the daily consumption of extra-virgin olive oil could improve cognitive function in individuals with mild cognitive impairment Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/olive-oils-many-human-and-planetary-health-benefits-discussed-at-4th-annual-international-yale-symposium/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/olive-oils-many-human-and-planetary-health-benefits-discussed-at-4th-annual-international-yale-symposium/ Leading experts involved in research and education related to the olive tree and its products gathered in Rome recently to discuss the positive health benefits of olive oil during the Fourth Annual Yale Symposium on Olive Oil & Health. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/olive-oils-many-health-benefits-to-be-explored-in-ysph-sponsored-symposium-in-spain/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/olive-oils-many-health-benefits-to-be-explored-in-ysph-sponsored-symposium-in-spain/ An annual international symposium on olive oil and health hosted by the Yale School of Public Health is heading to the center of the olive oil world – Spain – where leading experts will gather later this year to examine the potential and impact of what some call “liquid gold.” Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/health-2/news-8-on-call-frequently-asked-questions-about-olive-oil/ https://www.wtnh.com/health-2/news-8-on-call-frequently-asked-questions-about-olive-oil/ NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – In your health – News 8 is on call for you. February is heart month so here’s what you need to know about a heart healthy oil. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/on-air/gmct-at-nine/olive-oil-health-benefits/ https://www.wtnh.com/on-air/gmct-at-nine/olive-oil-health-benefits/ You probably have it in your cabinet right now: a bottle of olive oil. Whether you use it as a dressing or a marinade, there are multiple health benefits associated with the cooking staple. Dr. Tassos Kyriakides, an associate research scientist with Yale School of Public Health, along with other researchers, recently hosted a symposium in Delphi, Greece to explore the many human and planetary benefits that can be derived from the olive tree and its products. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 04:00:00 Z https://www.wshu.org/post/yale-professors-mission-spread-word-olive-oil#stream/0 https://www.wshu.org/post/yale-professors-mission-spread-word-olive-oil#stream/0 Now two research professors at the Yale School of Public Health want to create an Institute for Olive Science and Health in New Haven. Their goal is to get everyone, everywhere to use olive oil. The professors say it will improve the health of both people and the planet. Professors Tassos Constantino Kyriakides and Vasilis Vasiliou recently sat down with Morning Edition Host Tom Kuser to discuss their work. Below is a transcript of their conversation. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-international-olive-oil-and-health-symposium-to-be-held-in-legendary-city-of-delphi/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-international-olive-oil-and-health-symposium-to-be-held-in-legendary-city-of-delphi/ Taking a cue from the ancient Greeks and their deep respect for the olive tree and the oil produced from its fruit, researchers led by the Yale School of Public Health are hosting a symposium in December in the legendary city of Delphi to explore the many human and planetary health benefits associated with the olive tree and its products. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z