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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite some evidence that taking fish oil pills during pregnancy can help children's brain development, a new study suggests that the supplements make no difference in measures of intellect when the kids are six years old.
The findings support the results of an earlier Norwegian study that also found no differences in IQ among seven-year-olds ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating fatty acids like those found in fish and certain plants may not prevent heart disease as well as previously believed, a new study concludes.
Danish researchers who analyzed the diets of nearly 3,300 people found that, in general, people who reported eating more fatty acids were no less likely over time to develop ischemic ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving pregnant moms omega-3 fatty acid supplements might help prevent infection in their infants, suggests new research.
But the benefit of docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, wasn't always obvious in the study of Mexican moms, and researchers say not all babies will necessarily be better off because of it.
With a boost in moms' DHA, "there ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Expectant moms who take fish oil supplements may not be doing much to sharpen their babies' vision, a new study suggests.
The findings fly in the face of some earlier research that had suggested docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which is found in fish oil, improves vision in preterm babies who are given supplements in their first few ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids doesn't appear to stave off the blues in women, U.S. researchers have found.
Their study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, adds to the conflicting evidence on the benefits of fish oil, which some research has hinted might help certain people with depression.
"We know ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who eat greater amounts of fish end up preserving their bone density better than people who don't eat as much fish, a new study finds.
The study doesn't prove that such habits strengthen bones, but researchers believe that the combination of different oils in the fish protects bones from losing mass over ...
A study of Alaska's Yup'ik Eskimos, who consume 20 times more omega-3 fats from fish than most Americans, suggests these oils can prevent obesity-related illness such as diabetes and heart disease, researchers said Friday.
The researchers analyzed data from 330 people living in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region of southwest Alaska.
Although 70 percent of the population was ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fish oil capsules won't help boost weight loss if you're already dieting and exercising, new research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows.
Among a group of overweight and obese adults enrolled in a diet and exercise program, those who took omega-3 fatty acids didn't lose any more weight than those given ...
Lemerond noted it is primarily known as a strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, which may help fight oxidative damage in the brain caused by stress and anxiety, as well as reducing inflammatory markers in the bloodstream and preventing low levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine. Lemerond also explored the beneficial effects of long-chain omega-3 essential fatty acids, which have ...
Maybe your skin is showing signs of psoriasis, dermatitis, or is aging prematurely. All these conditions, and more, come under the umbrella of diseases where chronic inflammation plays a major part, by breaking down the body's systems and organs, and increasing aging. Our immune system goes awry, with the process running out of control, setting the scene for chronic ...
