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One-Quarter of Pregnant Women Rarely, Never Consume Fish

FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 – About one-quarter of pregnant women rarely or never consume fish during pregnancy, and few use omega-3 supplements, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in Public...

Higher Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Better Outcomes in Pulmonary Fibrosis

  TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) – For patients with pulmonary fibrosis, higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better lung function and longer survival, according to a study ...

Oily Fish Consumption Can Lower CVD Risk in Individuals With Family History

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 – There is a significant interaction between biomarkers of low eicosapentaenoic/docosahexaenoic acids (EPA/DHA) intake and a family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in...

Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Slow a Deadly Lung Disease

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 – A diet laden with omega-3 fatty acids found in nuts and oily fish might help slow the progression of pulmonary fibrosis, researchers report. Pulmonary fibrosis is a...

Folks at High Risk of Heart Disease May Gain From Eating Mackerel, Salmon

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – Folks with a family history of heart disease might benefit from eating more oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines, a new study finds. Oily fish contain high...

Omega-3, -6 Fatty Acids No Aid for Vision Among Extremely Preterm Infants

THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 – Postnatal supplementation with enteral polyunsaturated fatty acids in extremely preterm children did not significantly impact visual acuity at 2.5 years of corrected age,...

Most Fish Oil Supplement Labels Make Health Benefit Claims

FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 – The majority of fish oil supplement labels make health claims and vary significantly in the recommended daily dosage, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in JAMA...

Do Fish Oil Supplements Really Boost Your Health?

THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2023 – Stroll past the supplements in any drugstore and you’ll find broad claims about fish oil helping everything from heart and brain health, to joints, eyes and immune systems. ...

Downstream Omega-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial for Lung Health

FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 – Downstream omega-3 fatty acids have beneficial effects on lung health, according to a study published online June 26 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care...

Omega-3s May Protect Against Hearing Challenges

THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – Higher blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may protect against hearing difficulty in middle-aged adults, according to a study presented during...

Olive Oil a Powerful Prescription Against Dementia

MONDAY, July 24, 2023 – People looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests. The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health...

Omega-3s May Keep Your Hearing Sharp

MONDAY, July 24, 2023 – More omega-3 fatty acids in your diet might prevent hearing loss as you age, researchers report. Low levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are linked to...

Omega-3s May Preserve Lung Health

FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 – A new study offers strong evidence that eating fish or supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids supports lung health. The finding underscores the importance of including...

AHA News: Are You Getting Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids?

FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (American Heart Association News) – Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in heart and brain health. They've been linked to a stronger immune system, reduced inflammation...

Alpha-Linolenic Acid Levels Inversely Linked to Risk of Death in ALS

TUESDAY, June 27, 2023 – Higher plasma levels of the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with reduced risk of death in patients with amyotrophic lateral...

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