Health
The facts on flax
(HealthDay)—Though tiny in size, flax packs a big nutritional punch.
Jun 9, 2017
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Immunology
Omega-3 fatty acid stops lupus trigger, but how?
Michigan State University scientists have received a $2.3 million, five-year National Institutes of Health grant to help uncover why an omega-3 fatty acid, known as DHA, is so effective in stopping a known trigger of lupus.
Jun 1, 2017
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Autism spectrum disorders
Special diets, supplements for autism still a question mark
(HealthDay)—Parents of children with autism often try diet changes or supplements to ease symptoms of the disorder, but a new review concludes there's no solid evidence that any work.
May 25, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Omega-3 fatty acids can neutralize listeria
Certain fatty acids are not only part of a healthy diet—they can also neutralise the harmful listeria bacterium, a new study shows. This discovery could eventually lead to improved methods to combat dangerous and drug-resistant ...
May 23, 2017
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Can omega-3 help prevent Alzheimer's disease? Brain SPECT imaging shows possible link
The incidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is expected to triple in the coming decades and no cure has been found. Recently, interest in dietary approaches for prevention of cognitive decline has increased. In particular, ...
May 19, 2017
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Neuroscience
Studies link healthy brain aging to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the blood
Two new studies link patterns of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood to the integrity of brain structures and cognitive abilities that are known to decline early in aging.
May 18, 2017
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Neuroscience
Study reveals the surprising role of omega-3 fatty acids in keeping the blood-brain barrier closed
Already extolled for their health benefits as a food compound, omega-3 fatty acids now appear to also play a critical role in preserving the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, which protects the central nervous system ...
May 4, 2017
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Cardiology
Mice with missing lipid-modifying enzyme heal better after heart attack
Two immune responses are important for recovery after a heart attack—an acute inflammatory response that attracts leukocyte immune cells to remove dead tissue, followed by a resolving response that allows healing.
May 1, 2017
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Health
Early results find horsemeat healthy for human consumption
The UPV/EHU's Consolidated Research Group Lactiker is conducting a study into the nutritional quality of horsemeat sold at large and small outlets in the autonomous communities (regions) in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. ...
Apr 26, 2017
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Neuroscience
Research shows fish oil component helps damaged brain and retina cells survive
A team of researchers led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has shown for the first time that NDP1, a signaling molecule ...
Apr 21, 2017
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