Posts Tagged ‘omega-3 fatty acids’
Pan-fried fish may raise cancer risk
USC (US) — The type of fish and how it is cooked may affect whether the fish offers protection against—or raises the risk for—developing prostate cancer, new research shows. Continue…
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 12:24 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Dec 29, 2011 11:20 - 6 Comments
Fish oil compound stops leukemia in mice
PENN STATE (US) — A compound produced from fish oil that appears to target leukemia stem cells could lead to a cure for the disease, researchers say. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 19, 2011 11:28 - 1 Comment
Fish oil may harm lung injury patients
VANDERBILT (US) — Lung injury patients who were given a supplement of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants did not fare better, and in some cases fared worse, than those who did not receive the supplement. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 21, 2011 17:49 - 0 Comments
Fewer infant colds when moms take DHA
EMORY (US) — Infants whose mothers took DHA supplements during pregnancy had fewer colds and shorter illnesses at one, three, and six months of age, a new study finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 6, 2010 9:03 - 9 Comments
How much fish oil is too much?
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Fish oil—long encouraged by doctors as a supplement to support heart and joint health—induces severe colitis and colon cancer in mice in new research. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 4, 2010 11:46 - 0 Comments
Walnuts take the edge off stress
PENN STATE (US) — A diet rich in walnuts may prepare the body to deal better with stress, according to a study that examined the effects of walnuts, walnut oil, and flax seed oil on blood pressure. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 25, 2010 11:52 - 1 Comment
Fishy baby food that’s yuck-free
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Food scientist Susan Brewer says there are two important reasons to turn toddlers on to fish. That’s why she’s developing a salmon baby food that kids will actually eat. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 22, 2010 13:02 - 4 Comments
Family life key ingredient in infant IQ
U. SOUTHAMPTON (UK)—An infant’s intelligence is shaped more by family environment than by the amount of omega 3 fatty acid from breast milk or fortified formula, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 20, 2010 16:04 - 2 Comments
Omega-3 helps sperm get up and go
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Omega-3 fatty acids are good for more than heart health. New research shows they may have implications for treating male infertility. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 23, 2010 15:47 - 1 Comment
Heart-friendly walnuts help prostate, too
UC DAVIS (US)—Walnut consumption slows the growth of prostate cancer in mice and has beneficial effects on multiple genes related to the control of tumor growth and metabolism. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 19, 2010 10:18 - 0 Comments
Fatty acid in fish protects against polyps
U. LEEDS (UK)—A new preparation of an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found naturally in fish appears to be effective in preventing bowel polyps, often a precursor to cancer. (more…)
