Low concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids may be a strong risk factor for...
Pregnant women who had low plasma levels of long chain n-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters were at a significantly higher risk of early preterm birth when compared with women who had...
View ArticleFish oil supplements do not reduce risk of cardiovascular events in patients...
Fish oil supplements do not prevent heart attacks or strokes in patients with diabetes, according to late breaking results from the ASCEND trial presented today in a Hot Line Session at ESC Congress...
View ArticleAspirin appears to cause major bleeds and have no effect on cancers
Aspirin prevented serious vascular events in patients with diabetes who did not already have cardiovascular disease, but it caused almost as many major bleeds and there was no effect on cancers.
View ArticleFish oil or omega 3 fatty acid supplements can prevent heart attacks finds study
A couple of clinical trials from Harvard researchers have shown that regular consumption of fish or fish oil supplements can reduce the risk of getting heart attacks significantly.
View ArticleIncreasing omega-3 fatty acid intake during pregnancy reduces risk of...
A new Cochrane Review published today has found that increasing the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature births.
View ArticleResearchers discover new information on pathological mechanisms of...
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have discovered a mechanism by which harmful tau protein aggregates are transmitted between neurons. Alongside amyloid plaques, tau aggregates in the brain are...
View ArticleNew research discusses ramifications of low DHA levels among pregnant women
A new scientific paper has, for the first time, proposed an omega-3 DHA target blood level of 5% or higher for pregnant women who want to reduce their risk of preterm birth.
View ArticleCompounds found in fish oil may prevent pregnancy complications, finds study
Compounds found in fish oil prevent pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, neonatal death, and stillbirth, in mice when the complications are caused by a common oral bacteria, according to...
View ArticlePhase 1 data reinforce safety profile of new drug for treating Duchenne...
Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have few treatment options. Medications currently available or in development either target only a subset of DMD patients with a particular genetic...
View ArticleClinical study shows tolerability and safety of investigational drug in boys...
Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy have few treatment options. Medications currently available or in development either target only a subset of DMD patients with a particular genetic mutation or...
View ArticleResearch: Pure omega-3 prescription drug significantly reduces the occurrence...
Taking a high dose of icosapent ethyl--a pure and stable prescription form of the omega-3 fatty acid known as EPA--significantly reduces the occurrence of first, subsequent and total ischemic events,...
View ArticlePeople with peripheral artery disease have lower Omega-3 Index, shows research
New research published in the March 18th edition of Lipids showed that people who have peripheral artery disease have a lower Omega-3 Index compared to those who don't have the disease.
View ArticleEffects of linoleic acid on the body are largely dependent on genes, shows study
The effects of linoleic acid on the human body are largely dependent on genes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid.
View ArticleChildhood asthma may be eased by omega-3 intake
A small study has suggested that symptoms of childhood asthma may be eased by omega-3 intake, while omega-6 may aggravate the condition.
View ArticleDogs with hypothyroidism or that take omega-3 fatty acid may have lower risk...
Dogs that receive omega-3 fatty acid supplements or have hypothyroidism may be less likely to develop T-zone lymphoma.
View ArticleScientists shed new light on the nutritional quality of European whitefish
Research by an international team of scientists shed new light to the nutritional quality of whitefish and revealed that the tasty fish is best to eat in late summer.
View ArticleVitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids are not effective at reducing systemic...
Vitamin D and marine omega-3 fatty acids -- also known as fish oil -- are purported to have many health benefits, including reducing systemic inflammation.
View ArticleDepression in middle and older adulthood associated with nutrition
Your diet can put you at risk of depression, according to a new study. The study also found that the likelihood of depression is higher among middle-aged and older women who were immigrants to Canada...
View ArticleNew study reveals perception of dementia risk, preventive actions among...
Nearly half of Americans in their 50s and early 60s think they're likely to develop dementia as they grow older, but only 5% of them have actually talked with a doctor about what they could do to...
View ArticleOmega 3 fish oil supplements may benefit some children with ADHD
A team of researchers from King's College London collaborated with colleagues from China Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan to find that omega-3 fish oil supplements could benefit children with...
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