http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. A new study found that higher levels of mercury exposure in young adults increased their risks for type 2 diabetes later in life by 65 percent. The study, led by Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington epidemiologist Ka He, is the first to establish the link between mercury and diabetes in humans. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-higher-mercury-humans-diabetes.html Diabetes Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:18:29 EST news284613501 Older adults who have higher levels of blood omega-3 levels—fatty acids found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood—may be able to lower their overall mortality risk by as much as 27% and their mortality risk from heart disease by about 35%, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the University of Washington. Researchers found that older adults who had the highest blood levels of the fatty acids found in fish lived, on average, 2.2 years longer than those with lower levels. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-fish-dying-older-adults.html Health Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:00:05 EST news284034115 Literally hundreds of clinical trials, including some that have gained widespread attention, have been done on the possible benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of heart disease – producing conflicting results, varied claims, and frustrated consumers unsure what to believe. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-analysis-conflicting-fish-oil-omega-.html Health Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:37:02 EST news273332211 (HealthDay)—The introduction of fish between the ages of 6 and 12 months, but not consumption afterward, correlates with a reduction in the risk of wheezing in children at age 48 months, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Pediatrics. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-link-idd-introduction-fish-childhood.html Pediatrics Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:40:01 EST news271960548 Eating at least two servings of oily fish a week is moderately but significantly associated with a reduced risk of stroke, finds a study published in British Medical Journal . http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-couple-weekly-portions-oily-fish.html Health Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:40:01 EST news270839059 Five new studies provide evidence to support simple steps we can take to prevent illness and improve our overall health. In the June issue of The American Journal of Medicine, researchers report on fish consumption to reduce the risk of colon cancer; the effectiveness of hypnotherapy and acupuncture for smoking cessation; regular teeth cleaning to improve cardiovascular health; the effectiveness of primary care physicians in weight loss programs; and the use of low-dose aspirin to reduce cancer risk. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-healthy-habits-disease.html Health Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:55:19 EST news258029711 In a first-of-its kind summary of fish consumption choices, a team of researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital has determined that consumers are not getting all the information they need to make informed decisions about fish consumption. Their research is published in the June 1 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-consumers-guidance-fish-consumption-choices.html Health Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:20:01 EST news257706459 People who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis may be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-fish-alzheimer-disease.html Health Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:10:01 EST news241843475 A study analyses the dietary patterns of the adult Spanish population with high cardiovascular risk. The results reveal a high consumption of both red meat and fish. However, whilst eating lots of cured meats is associated with greater weight gain and a higher obesity rate, the consumption of fish is linked to lower glucose concentrations and a smaller risk of developing diabetes. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-fish-diabetes.html Health Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:08:57 EST news240235729