Turmeric may help walking ability in spinal injuries
June 27th, 2012 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 27 (IANS) A diet enriched with a popular omega-3 fatty acid and curcumin, found in Indian curry spice turmeric, preserved walking ability in rats with spinal-cord injury.
The ... Read more...
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Fish oil may hold key to leukaemia cure
December 23rd, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) A fish oil compound that targets leukaemia stem cells also holds the key to its cure.
Leukaemia refers to cancer of the blood or bone marrow ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Omega-3 fatty acids good for heart, bad for prostate
April 26th, 2011 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Researchers are suggesting that high levels of Omega-3s, while good for the heart, may present a higher risk for developing prostate cancer.Analyzing data from a nationwide study involving ... Read more...
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Study says that eating fish leads to stronger bones
April 1st, 2011 - 10:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, April 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has found that older adults who consume more fish end up having strong bones compared with those who consume less. The scientists ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Omega-3 deficiency may explain depressive behaviours
January 31st, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 31 (ANI): A new study has said that dietary insufficiency in omega-3 fatty acid may explain deleterious consequences on synaptic functions and emotional behaviours.These fatty acids are "essential" lipids because ... Read more...
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Omega-3 fatty acids could help prevent traumatic brain injury
January 9th, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Taking the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexanoic acid (DHA) might offer a new way of protecting against traumatic brain injury (TBI), suggest animal experiments.Although only preliminary, the results raise ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kids Vitamins’ Misleading Claims Leads To Refunds Of $2.1 Million
December 15th, 2010 - 8:49 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) U.S. Federal Trade Commission has accused two brands under the NBTY Inc, for marketing their products using false and misleading claims. The FTC has asked all ... Read more...
Posted in Health, Life Style |
DHA ‘fish oil’ supplements ‘not useful for those with mild Alzheimer’s’
November 3rd, 2010 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 3 (ANI): In a new study, experts from Oregon Health and Science University discovered that omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplements did not seem to slow cognitive, functional decline ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Diet rich in walnuts, walnut oil can fight stress
October 4th, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 4 (ANI): If daily stress is taking a toll on your health, it's time to eat walnuts, as they help fight stress, says a new study."We wanted to find out ... Read more...
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How lithium helps treat bipolar disorders
May 22nd, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 20 (ANI): American researchers have made an advance towards uncovering lithium's mode of action as it treats bipolar disorders.The new research has provided solid evidence that lithium reduces brain inflammation ... Read more...
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Flaxseed-rich diet decreases severity of ovarian cancer in chickens
May 5th, 2010 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 5 (ANI): After spending five years researching on ovarian cancer in chicken models, University of Illinois scientists have discovered that a diet enriched with flaxseed decreases severity of the deadly ... Read more...
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Omega-3 fatty acid in diet can make men fertile
April 13th, 2010 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 13 (IANS) The introduction of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet may help in restoring fertility in males, a new study says.
The three most nutritionally important omega-3 fatty acids ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
China creates world’s first genetically modified cow
March 26th, 2010 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
Hohhot (China), March 26 (IANS) Chinese scientists have created the world's first genetically modified cow that can give milk rich in Omega-3 fatty acid, Xinhua reported.
"Two embryo-cloned and genetically-modified dairy cows were ... Read more...
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Clever mums, not breast milk, make kids brainier
January 21st, 2010 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 21 (ANI): It's not breast milk that makes babies smarter, it's clever mothers.That's the conclusion of a new study by scientists at the University of Southampton.Earlier research had established that ... Read more...
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Right dose of omega-3 fatty acid identified
September 1st, 2009 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) A team of French scientists has identified just the right dose of DHA acid that prevents heart disease in healthy men.
This study is the first to identify how ... Read more...
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How much omega-3 fatty acid is ‘just right’ for optimal heart health
September 1st, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): A team of French scientists has found how much DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid, is required to prevent cardiovascular disease in healthy men.In a new study, ... Read more...
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‘Healthy’ fat could lead to bowel disease
July 24th, 2009 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 24 (ANI): Consuming too much of polyunsaturated fat could lead to inflammatory bowel disease, according to a new study.Scientists believe that a high intake of linoleic acid may be implicated ... Read more...
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Alzheimer’s patients may not benefit from eating ‘brain food’ fish
July 13th, 2009 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
London, July 13 (ANI): People with Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from eating fish, even though it is considered to be a "brain food", say American researchers.Two pieces of research have ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Elle Macpherson’s secret to looking 20 at 45 revealed
May 4th, 2009 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 4 (ANI): Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson's secret to looking like a twenty something at the age of 45 has been revealed by her personal trainer James Duigan.Macpherson has attracted a ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Omega-3 fatty acid kills cancer cells in mice
April 2nd, 2009 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
Washington, April 2 (ANI): An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oils has shown some promise to reduce the size of tumours and enhance the positive effects of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Oily fish may cut prostrate cancer risk
March 25th, 2009 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): Eating oily fish just once a week can help fight prostate cancer, new research suggests.According to the study, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids found in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Omega-3s ease menopause-related depressive symptoms
January 29th, 2009 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Jan 29 (IANS) Omega-3s ease distress and depressive symptoms in menopausal and perimenopausal women, according to a new study.Michel Lucas, Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine and colleagues recruited 120 women aged ... Read more...
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Omega-3s ease psychological distress related to menopause
January 29th, 2009 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids, found in cold-water fish such as salmon and sardines, could help ease psychological distress and depressive symptoms often suffered by menopausal and ... Read more...
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Tuna fish oil helps premature babies develop normally
January 15th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 15 (IANS) Tuna fish oil in high doses helps premature babies develop normally, according to a new study. A six-year study led by Maria Makrides of Women's & Children's Health ... Read more...
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Omega-3 fatty acid may be good for female preemies brains
January 14th, 2009 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): A new study has revealed that intake of omega-3 fatty acid, which is found in fish oil, may boost cognitive development in preterm infant girls.Infants born before ... Read more...
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Scientists produce omega-3 fatty acids from biodiesel byproduct
August 22nd, 2008 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 22 (ANI): A Virginia Tech researcher has discovered a way to grow omega-3 fatty acids, known for their potential human health benefits, by using a byproduct of the emerging ... Read more...
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Dietary cocktail therapy may keep Alzheimer’’s at bay
July 9th, 2008 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 9 (ANI): Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have shown that a dietary cocktail that includes a type of omega-3 fatty acid can improve memory and learning ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Omega 3 fatty acids may help protect against asthma
June 24th, 2008 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 24 (ANI): A new study, led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School has found that a molecule from omega 3 fatty acids found in ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Organic milk lowers heart disease and cancer risk
May 28th, 2008 - 1:25 pm ICT by admin
London, May 28 (ANI): Organic milk may cut the risk of developing heart disease and cancer as compared to the normal milk from dairy farms, according to a new study.The ... Read more...
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Omega-3 intake during late pregnancy may boost babys cognitive, motor development
April 10th, 2008 - 12:04 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 10 (ANI): Researchers at the Universite Laval have suggested that consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids in the last months of pregnancy improves an infants sensory, cognitive, and motor development.For ... Read more...
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Yak cheese may be more heart-healthy than cheddar
March 18th, 2008 - 12:57 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): If you love cheese, then you would be better off digging into the one made from yaks milk rather than cows milk, for a new study has ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Fatty acids helpful in treating dry eye syndrome
February 12th, 2008 - 6:27 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): Researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) Cornea Service Director and Harvard Medical School have found that alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a fatty acid supplied by diet can ... Read more...
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How fish oil fights Alzheimer’s disease identified
December 26th, 2007 - 2:10 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 26 (ANI): Scientists at the University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) have made advancement in the fight against Alzheimer's, by identifying the reasons why fish oil is a deterrent ... Read more...
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Omega-3 fatty acid can improve memory and maintain brain health
December 14th, 2007 - 3:24 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 14 (ANI): Nutrition 21s Core4Life Advanced Memory Formula, a blend of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, chromium picolinate and phosphatidylserine (PS), can improve memory and maintain brain health, a new ... Read more...
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