Quick rebuttal to the inaccurate statement that nutritional supplements are an ineffective tool against heart disease. The CBS Doctor Tara Narula reading from a scripted source … Made the inaccurate statement that nutritional supplements have no positive impact on heart health…. Read More ›
Omega-3 fatty acid
164th Health Research Report 21 SEP 2013 ( Synopsis )
http://www.healthresearchreport.me In this Issue: 1. Amino acid with promising anti-diabetic effects 2. Substance that gives grapefruit its flavor and aroma could give insect pests the boot 3. New study discovers copper destroys highly infectious norovirus 4. Codeine could… Read More ›
Omega-3 Fatty acids could aid cancer prevention and treatment
Contact: Katrina Coutts k.coutts@qmul.ac.uk Queen Mary, University of London IMAGE: This shows untreated cancer keratonicytes. Click here for more information. fatty acids, contained in oily fish such as salmon and trout, selectively inhibit growth and induce… Read More ›
Rebuttal to Omega 3 fatty acids being associated with advanced prostate cancer.
Quick Rebuttal to the widely reported media coverage on Omega -3 fatty acids related to advanced prostate cancer. Focus on possible experimenter bias, assumption and direct prejudice.” Plasma Phopholipid Fatty Acids and prostate cancer risk in the selenium and vitamin… Read More ›
Omega-3 fatty acids more effective at inhibiting growth of triple-negative breast cancer
Contact: Diana Quattrone diana.quattrone@fccc.edu 215-728-7784 Fox Chase Cancer Center WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2013)—Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center have found that omega-3 fatty acids and their metabolite products slow or stop the proliferation, or growth in the… Read More ›
OMEGA-3s Inhibit Breast Cancer Tumour Growth, U of G Study Finds
February 21, 2013 – News Release A lifelong diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit growth of breast cancer tumours by 30 per cent, according to new research from the University of Guelph. The study, published recently in the… Read More ›
Omega-3 lipid emulsions markedly protect brain after stroke in mouse study – DHA
Contact: Karin Eskenazi ket2116@columbia.edu 212-342-0508 Columbia University Medical Center New York, NY (February 20, 2013) — Triglyceride lipid emulsions rich in an omega-3 fatty acid injected within a few hours of an ischemic stroke can decrease the amount of damaged… Read More ›
Fish oil may protect dialysis patients from sudden cardiac death
Contact: Eric Schoch eschoch@iu.edu 317-274-8205 Indiana University INDIANAPOLIS — Medical literature long has touted the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the heart. But until now, researchers have not studied the potential benefit for people on hemodialysis, who are among… Read More ›
Some omega-3 oils better than others for protection against liver disease
2-5-13 Media Release Some omega-3 oils better than others for protection against liver disease CORVALLIS, Ore. – Research at Oregon State University has found that one particular omega-3 fatty acid has a powerful effect in preventing liver inflammation and fibrosis… Read More ›
Liver defect likely cause of DHA deficiency in Alzheimer’s patients, UCI study finds
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Janet Wilson janethw@uci.edu 949-824-3969 University of California – Irvine Low levels of the omega-3 fatty acid may contribute to the neurodegenerative disease Irvine, Calif. — UC Irvine researchers have discovered that markedly depleted amounts… Read More ›
Fish Oil Helps Heal Bed Sores of the Critically Ill
December 4, 2012 Tel Aviv University research finds a 20-25 percent reduction in pressure ulcers with a fish oil enriched diet Chock-full of Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, fish oil can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation in the skin… Read More ›
U of I study: Lack of omega-6 fatty acid linked to severe dermatitis
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Phyllis Picklesimer p-pickle@illinois.edu 217-244-2827 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign URBANA –University of Illinois scientists have learned that a specific omega-6 fatty acid may be critical to maintaining skin health. “In experiments with mice, we… Read More ›
Eating more fish could reduce postpartum depression
Contact: William Raillant-Clark w.raillant-clark@umontreal.ca 514-343-7593 University of Montreal Emerging evidence suggests many pregnant women are deficient in omega-3 This release is available in French. Low levels of omega-3 may be behind postpartum depression, according to a review lead by Gabriel… Read More ›
Trans fats linked to increased endometriosis risk and omega-3-rich food linked to lower risk
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Emma Ross rosswrite@mac.com European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology Women whose diets are rich in foods containing Omega-3 oils might be less likely to develop endometriosis, while those whose diets are heavily laden… Read More ›
75th Health Research Report 02 FEB 2010 – Reconstruction
In this Issue: 1. Promising probiotic treatment for inflammatory bowel disease 2. Link examined between omega-3 fatty acid levels and biological aging 3. Retail meat linked to urinary tract infections: Strong new evidence 4. Stain repellent chemical linked… Read More ›
A high omega-3 fatty acid diet reduces retinal lesions in a murine model of macular degeneration
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Angela Colmone acolmone@asip.org 301-634-7953 American Journal of Pathology The ‘see food’ diet Bethesda, MD — Current research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent one of the leading causes… Read More ›
58th Health Research Report 09 JUN 2009 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Recycled radioactive metal contaminates consumer products 2. Illness, medical bills linked to nearly two-thirds of bankruptcies: Harvard study 3. Bird flu virus remains infectious up to 600 days in municipal landfills 4. How many… Read More ›
Omega-3 kills cancer cells: Docosahexanoic acid (DHA)
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Graeme Baldwin graeme.baldwin@biomedcentral.com 44-020-319-22165 BioMed Central Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oils, has been shown to reduce the size of tumours and enhance the positive effects of the chemotherapy… Read More ›
Omega-3 fatty acids reduce risk of advanced prostate cancer
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Jeremy Moore Jeremy.moore@aacr.org 267-646-0557 American Association for Cancer Research PHILADELPHIA – Omega-3 fatty acids appear protective against advanced prostate cancer, and this effect may be modified by a genetic variant in the COX-2 gene,… Read More ›
Omega-3 Supplements May Slow A Biological Effect of Aging
10/1/12 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, new research suggests. The study showed that most overweight but healthy middle-aged… Read More ›
42nd Health Research Report 28 OCT 2008 – Reconstruction
Editors top five: 1. Biotech experts urge industry to work with researchers or risk federal action 2. Splenda may damage gut bacteria, boost weight gain: study 3. What the election means to the nutrition industry? 4. OSTEOPOROSIS DRUGS INCREASE RISK… Read More ›
Omega-3 intake during last months of pregnancy boosts an infant’s cognitive and motor development
Repost 2008 Contact: Jean-François Huppé jean-francois.huppe@dap.ulaval.ca 418-656-7785 Université Laval Quebec City, April 9, 2008—A study supervised by Université Laval researchers Gina Muckle and Éric Dewailly reveals that omega-3 intake during the last months of pregnancy boosts an infant’s sensory, cognitive,… Read More ›
Fish oil may double benefits of exercise for elderly
Eating a portion of oily fish such as salmon or mackerel three times a week could help to protect the muscles from deterioration in old age by doubling the benefits of exercise, experts claim. After our mid-thirties our body’s ability… Read More ›
Ginkgo biloba prevents mobile phone-induced oxidative stress in rat brain. – Electromagnetic radiation
Clin Chim Acta. 2004 Feb;340(1-2):153-62. Ilhan A, Gurel A, Armutcu F, Kamisli S, Iraz M, Akyol O, Ozen S. Source Department of Neurology, Inonu University, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, 44069 Malatya, Turkey. ailhan@inonu.edu.tr Abstract BACKGROUND: The widespread use of mobile… Read More ›
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