Fish Oil (dietary supplement)

Scientists investigate ecological value of menhaden

2012-12-18 04:30:00

With catch limits on Atlantic menhaden being tightened to end overfishing, a new study is getting under way to look at just how many of the little oily fish need to be left in the water to maintain the health of other fish in the Chesapeake Bay and...

Menhaden restrictions: The one that didn't get away

2011-11-14 03:00:00

Two important decisions emerged from the recent meeting of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission that should have a positive impact on the Chesapeake Bay's striped bass (rockfish) industry. The first was a decision not to restrict the harvest of...

Eyelid inflammation becoming more common

2011-11-16 09:48:00

Blepharitis, usually identified by a sufferer's red, irritated eyelids, is becoming more common. And while doctors aren't sure why, it can be controlled with vigilance, according to Dr. Laura K. Green, residency program director of cornea, cataract and...

Optimizing nutrition after breast cancer treatment

2011-09-30 07:43:00

Many cancer patients end treatment underweight. Post-treatment breast cancer patients, however, often end up overweight. This can sometimes be attributed to medications such as steroids or chemotherapy. Or the patient is overweight to begin with. Losing...

Omega-3s: Are they all equal?

2012-01-10 16:37:00

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post. This week, Elaine Pelc weighs in on Omega-3 fatty acids. Over the past few years there has been a lot of hype over Omega-3 fatty acids. They are said to help...

Study indicates fish oil protects against type-2 diabetes

2013-05-23 18:16:00

A review of research suggests fish oil supplements might help protect against Type-2 Diabetes.� Experts with the Harvard School of Health pooled data from 14 clinical trials. They found fish oil may increase levels of a hormone associated with...

Study questions fish oil benefit before heart attack

2013-05-08 14:05:00

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fish oil supplements did not prevent heart problems in people who hadn't had a heart attack yet, in a large long-term study from Italy. The study - a gold-standard randomized, controlled trial - tested the effect of omega-3...

What's so special about Omega-3 supplements?

2013-04-03 02:30:06

Everyone seems to be popping omega-3 fatty acid supplements these days. In fact, omega-3s are the most common nonvitamin, nonmineral natural product taken by adults, according to a survey by the National Center for Health Statistics and the National...

Omega-3 DHA may prevent earliest preemies

2013-03-12 09:35:00

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For pregnant women, supplements of an omega-3 fatty acid called Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may help to reduce the likelihood of giving birth very prematurely, according to a new study. The results add to evidence that omega-...

No sign that omega-3s benefit babies' brains

2013-02-08 13:17:00

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A review of the existing evidence finds it to be inconclusive about whether omega-3 fatty acids taken by mothers during pregnancy boost their kids' brain development early in life. "There are so many trials where pregnant...

EatingWell: How to get more Omega-3s in your diet

2013-02-13 02:30:04

There's a super-important nutrient that, chances are, you're not getting enough of: omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are a nutrient powerhouse, shown to improve heart health and mood. There are two kinds of omega-3s, in particular, that are important for...

Folic acid linked to reduced risk of autism spectrum disorders

2013-02-12 13:50:00

Mothers who took folic acid supplements around the time they became pregnant were less likely to have children with an autism spectrum disorder, a new study has found. Researchers in Norway examined health records of more than 85,000 children born there...

Some examples of the fish oil products that contain Omega-3 fatty acids.

2012-09-11 22:16:38

Consumer Reports tested a number of fish oil supplements; most met standards but some fell short.

2011-12-06 11:43:13

Fish-oil supplements did not benefit Alzheimer's patients in a clinical trial.

2010-11-02 08:22:47