Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Alzheimer's disease risk impacted by the liver, diet

CHICAGO -Reduced levels of plasmalogens—a class of lipids created in the liver that are integral to cell membranes in the brain—are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's Disease, according to new research presented ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Omega-3s help keep kids out of trouble, study says

Something as simple as a dietary supplement could reduce disruptive, even abusive behavior, according to newly released research by a team led by a UMass Lowell criminal justice professor.

Ophthalmology

Healthy diet may lower eye disease risk

An analysis of recent high-quality research reveals that diet may affect individuals' risks related to the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The findings are published in Clinical & Experimental ...

Attention deficit disorders

Knowledge gaps found for non-drug therapy in peds ADHD

(HealthDay)—There are considerable gaps in knowledge relating to the effectiveness of non-pharmacologic treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pediatric patients, according to a review published ...

Oncology & Cancer

New Omega-3 trial for secondary liver cancer surgery

A new clinical trial from the University of Leeds is testing omega-3 capsules in patients who have bowel cancer which has spread to the liver, to see if it can stop the cancer returning after surgery.

Cardiology

Keep saying yes to fish twice a week for heart health

A new scientific advisory reaffirms the American Heart Association's recommendation to eat fish- especially those rich in Omega-3 fatty acids twice a week to help reduce the risk of heart failure, coronary heart disease, ...

Health

How fish may reduce your child's breast cancer risk

Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly found in plant and seafood sources. If you don't have high enough levels of omega-3s in your diet, it's a leading risk factor for death globally, contributing to the development of chronic ...

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