Omega-3 pills unable to prevent heart attacks
September 12th, 2012 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 12 (IANS) Popping pills of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, the type found in oily fish like salmon, may not help prevent heart attacks, although previous research suggested that ... Read more...
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Omega-3 fatty acids limit smoking damage
April 22nd, 2012 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Athens, April 22 (IANS) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, commonly found in marine and plant oils, could help limit damage caused by smoking, says a new study from Greece.The study ... Read more...
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Unique genetic adaptation helped our brain grow
April 13th, 2012 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, April 13 (IANS) Humans adapted genetically about 300,000 years ago to be able to produce larger amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, says a study.The human nervous system ... Read more...
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Fatty acids can fight cancer spread
April 11th, 2012 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 11 (IANS) Omega-3 agents could potentially block the path of primary cancer tumours, preventing more advanced cancers, according to researchers.
Michael Murray, professor of pharmogenetics at the University ... Read more...
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Mother’s diet linked with child’s allergies
September 9th, 2011 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) A woman's diet during pregnancy could be linked with allergies her child develops later on.Research found that if a mother's diet contains a certain group of ... Read more...
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Omega-3 eases anxiety among young
July 14th, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 14 (IANS) Consuming more fish oil seems to significantly ease anxiety and inflammation among healthy young people.Inflammation is the way the body reacts to infection, irritation or other ... Read more...
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Fish livers contain beneficial fatty acids
April 30th, 2011 - 12:18 am ICT by IANS
London, April 29 (IANS) The fishing industry usually discards fish livers, but they are actually a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids which are beneficial to health, according to a ... Read more...
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Fish livers ‘are good source of beneficial fatty acids’
April 29th, 2011 - 3:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 29 (ANI): A team of researchers from the University of Almeria (Spain) has confirmed that fish livers are a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to health.Anchovies ... Read more...
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Dairy products aren’t necessarily bad for your health
February 12th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Fen 12 (ANI): A new study has challenged the long-held beliefs about the impact of saturated fatty acids (SFA) on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Experts concluded that "single risk factors ... Read more...
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Vitamin E pill seems to ease PMS pain
January 17th, 2011 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 17 (IANS) Pre-menstrual syndrome or PMS affects around 75 percent women and up to 40 percent of those say it damages the quality of life. PMS patients are prescribed simple ... Read more...
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Lupin seeds can be used to produce low-fat, exquisite sausage products
January 4th, 2011 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): Our planet, with its limited farmland resources, will find it difficult to meet the already growing demand for meat products, which is likely to double by 2050.So ... Read more...
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Veg portions could replace animal products
January 4th, 2011 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 4 (IANS) Our limited farmland resources won't be able to keep pace with the growing global demand for meat products - which is likely to double by 2050. Accordingly, plant ... Read more...
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Fish oil may also lower incidence of gum disease
October 26th, 2010 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): A new study has found that dietary intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) like fish oil, known to have anti-inflammatory properties, shows promise for the effective treatment and ... Read more...
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Seals’ bodies switch fuel usage as they begin diving
June 6th, 2010 - 12:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 6 (ANI): The Weddell seal's body switches fuel usage as the animal turns into a diver from a non-diving pup, a new American research shows.The study, conducted by Baylor ... Read more...
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Burger diet ups kids’ asthma risk
June 3rd, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): Eating three or more burgers a week can increase a child's risk of asthma and wheeze, says a new study.However, a Mediterranean diet, rich in fruit, vegetables, and ... Read more...
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Seafood diet ‘led to evolution of big brains’
June 1st, 2010 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 1 (ANI): Our love of seafood goes way back. Archaeologists have found crocodiles, turtles and fish were eaten by early humans almost 2 million years ago.According to the study's researchers, ... Read more...
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Fish oil supplements ‘don’t boost brain power’
April 22nd, 2010 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): Fish oil supplements offer no benefits for cognitive function in older people, according to a new study.The OPAL study investigated the effects of taking omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty ... Read more...
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Fish oil ‘can help fight psychosis’
February 2nd, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Fish oil supplements can help prevent full-blown psychotic illness in individuals at extremely high risk of developing psychosis, claims a new study.The study has been published in the ... Read more...
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Fish may help cut colon cancer risk
December 8th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, primarily found in fish and seafood, can help reduce risk of colon cancer, says a new study.The study has been presented at the American ... Read more...
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Eating fish ‘doesn’t save you from heart failure’
September 30th, 2009 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 30 (ANI): Fish plays no role in the prevention of heart failure, but it can be partly beneficial for people with diabetes, according to a large prospective population study.The ... Read more...
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Two dietary oils could reduce body fat in older diabetic women
July 8th, 2009 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 8 (ANI): Two common dietary oil supplements, safflower oil and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), have an inherent ability to reduce body fat in obese postmenopausal women with Type 2 diabetes, ... Read more...
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Sunflower oil may give 100m Olympic sprinters record speeds
June 29th, 2009 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 29 (ANI): Feeding mice on a diet high in sunflower oil improves their running abilities by about 6.3 percent, which is equivalent to the 0.6-second improvement in the men's 100m ... Read more...
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Eating fish, nuts and olive oil may be good for your eyes
May 12th, 2009 - 12:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 12 (ANI): Consumption of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such fish, nuts and olive oil may protect against development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a study has found.Jennifer S.L. ... Read more...
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Probiotics may help ward off obesity in pregnant women
May 8th, 2009 - 11:28 am ICT by ANI
Washington, May 8 (ANI): A study suggests that giving women probiotics from the first trimester of pregnancy may be helpful in preventing them from the most dangerous kind of obesity.Probiotics are ... Read more...
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Vegetable- and nut-intake and Mediterranean diet linked to lower heart disease risk
April 14th, 2009 - 11:09 am ICT by ANI
Washington, April 14 (ANI): Eating vegetables and nuts and a Mediterranean dietary pattern seem to lower the risk of heart disease, according to a review of past studies.However, the review also ... Read more...
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Fish diet boosts intelligence scores: Swedish study
March 23rd, 2009 - 11:10 am ICT by IANS
Stockholm, March 23 (DPA) A regular intake of fish appears to boost intelligence scores in teenagers, according to a new Swedish study.
The research suggested that 15-year-old males, who ate fish at least ... Read more...
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Include Omega-6 fatty acids for healthy heart diet
January 31st, 2009 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids or PUFAs, found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, are beneficial as part of a heart-healthy diet, according to an American Heart Association (AHA) ... Read more...
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Nuts, vegetable oils may keep your heart healthy
January 31st, 2009 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 31 (ANI): The American Heart Association says that it may be beneficial to include omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)found in vegetable oils, nuts and seedsin diet plans charted for ... Read more...
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Omega-6 fatty acids boost heart health
January 27th, 2009 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): Omega-6 fatty acids found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds are good for your heart, says a new study.The research has been published in Circulation: Journal of ... Read more...
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A glass of wine a day can keep heart healthy
December 5th, 2008 - 11:55 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): Just one glass of wine can help boost omega 3 fatty acids, and protect people against coronary heart disease, says a new study.The European study called IMMIDIET ... Read more...
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Omega-3 fatty acids ”could slow acute wound healing”
July 24th, 2008 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 24 (ANI): A new study by researchers at Ohio State University has shown that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils may have a detrimental effect on the healing ... 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...
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Curvy women are cleverer, have brainier kids
November 14th, 2007 - 10:29 am ICT by admin
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Omega-3 fish oils offer effective supplemental Lupus treatment
November 14th, 2007 - 10:17 am ICT by admin
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Breast milk makes for bright kids with ‘helpful’ gene
November 14th, 2007 - 8:32 am ICT by admin
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