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Fish oil may help the heart beat mental stress

Why is fish oil good for the heart? A new study suggests that this omega 3 fatty acid-rich nutrient could blunt some cardiovascular effects of mental stress.

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Extra vitamin D may ease Crohn's symptoms, study finds

(HealthDay)—Vitamin D supplements may help those with Crohn's disease overcome the fatigue and decreased muscle strength associated with the inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Study: Fish oil's work vs. heart attacks limited

Eating fish is good for your heart, but taking fish oil capsules does not help people at high risk of heart problems who are already taking medicines to prevent them, a large study in Italy found.

Cardiology created May 08, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Variety and convenience can help women boost their intake of fish

Women are often told to eat more red meat, yet Flinders University PhD candidate Lily Chan (pictured) says it is just as important for women to increase their weekly fish intake.

Health created May 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study provides clarity on supplements for protection against blinding eye disease

Adding omega-3 fatty acids did not improve a combination of nutritional supplements commonly recommended for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of vision loss among older Americans, ...

Ophthalmology created May 06, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Omega-3 fatty acids more effective at inhibiting growth of triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center have found that omega-3 fatty acids and their metabolite products slow or stop the proliferation, or growth in the number of cells, of triple-negative breast cancer cells more effectively ...

Cancer created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Higher mercury levels in humans associated with increased risk for diabetes

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 ...

Diabetes created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Eating fish associated with lower risk of dying among older adults

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 ...

Health created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Fatty acids could lead to flu drug

Flu viruses are a major cause of death and sickness around the world, and antiviral drugs currently do not protect the most seriously ill patients. A study published March 7th by Cell Press in the journal Cell reveals that a ...

Medical research created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Omega-3s from fish vs. fish oil pills better at maintaining blood pressure in mouse model

Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish may have diverse health-promoting effects, potentially protecting the immune, nervous, and cardiovascular systems.

Health created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Southern diet could raise your risk of stroke

Eating Southern-style foods may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013.

Cardiology created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Fish oil may protect dialysis patients from sudden cardiac death

Medical literature long has touted the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the heart. But until now, researchers have not studied the potential benefit for people on hemodialysis, who are among the highest-risk patients for ...

Cardiology created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Diet, parental behavior, and preschool can boost children's IQ

Supplementing children's diets with fish oil, enrolling them in quality preschool, and engaging them in interactive reading all turn out to be effective ways to raise a young child's intelligence, according to a new report ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (10) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Limiting polyunsaturated fatty acid levels in pregnancy may influence body fat of children, researchers find

(Medical Xpress)—Southampton researchers have demonstrated that mothers who have higher levels of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are found in cooking oils and nuts, during pregnancy have ...

Health created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Prenatal exposure to fish beneficial to child development: New study adds to evidence that 'good' outweighs the 'bad'

(Medical Xpress)—A study published recently in the Journal of Nutrition adds to the growing scientific evidence that when expecting mothers eat fish often, they are giving their future children a boost ...

Health created Jan 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast