Aspirin, Fish Oil May Not Prevent Heart Trouble in Those Already at Risk
MONDAY, Aug. 27, 2018 -- Aspirin or fish oil probably won ' t help prevent heart attacks or strokes in folks who are already at risk for cardiovascular issues, three new studies show.
In the first study, taking a daily, low-dose aspirin did little to... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 27, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Studies: Low-Dose Aspirin May Not Prevent Initial Heart Attack, Stroke
Taking a low-dose aspirin every day has long been known to cut the chances of another heart attack, stroke or other heart problem in people who already have had one, but the risks don’t outweigh the benefits for most other folks, major new research finds.
Although it’s been used for more than a century, aspirin’s value in many situations is still unclear. The latest studies are some of the largest and longest to test this pennies-a-day blood thinner in people who don’t yet have heart disease or a blood vessel-related problem.
One found that aspirin did not help prevent first strokes or heart attacks...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - August 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch aspirin Source Type: news
WATCH: Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke
New studies find most people won't benefit from taking daily low-dose aspirin or fish oil supplements to prevent a first heart attack or stroke. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke
New studies find most people won't benefit from taking daily low-dose aspirin or fish oil supplements to prevent a first heart attack or stroke (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
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(MedPage Today) -- Will aspirin, fish oil pan out in big trials? (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - August 23, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Omegaven (Fish Oil Triglycerides Injectable Emulsion) - new on RxList
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Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - August 8, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
This fitness class is all about glamming up your glutes
I once came home to a roommate who had wrapped her rear end in Saran Wrap and fish oil becauseYouTube videos had convinced her this would make her behind grow bigger. Like her, Los Angeles is obsessed with butts. Equinox offers a class dubbed “The Best Butt Ever” — aimed at lifting and shaping... (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - August 6, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sophia Kercher Source Type: news
Glamorize your glutes to the maximus with this popular class
I once came home to a roommate who had wrapped her rear end in Saran Wrap and fish oil becauseYouTube videos had convinced her this would make her behind grow bigger. Like her, Los Angeles is obsessed with butts. Equinox offers a class dubbed “The Best Butt Ever” — aimed at lifting and shaping... (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - August 6, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sophia Kercher Source Type: news
Are fish oil pills a waste of money?
Several large studies have poured cold water on the long-established claim that fish oil supplements protect the heart. The latest says they have little or no effect at all. So what's the truth? (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 31, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Millions of us swallow them by the handful, but are fish oil pills just a waste of money?
Several large studies have poured cold water on the long-established claim that fish oil supplements protect the heart. The latest says they have little or no effect at all. So what's the truth? (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 31, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fish oil supplements for a healthy heart 'nonsense'
The evidence around omega-3 supplements is flimsy at best, say experts. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 18, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Media coverage of new Cochrane Review of Cochrane Review on omega-3 fatty acids
New evidence published today shows there is little or no effect of omega 3 supplements on our risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or death. Below is a round-up for some of the media coverage.Fishy findings: Cochrane review finds omega-3 supplements don ' t help heartsonScimexOmega 3 supplements do not reduce risk of heart disease, stroke, or death, finds review onthe bmjOmega-3 pills and fish oil ‘useless’ for preventing diseaseonThe Times IT ' S OIL A MYTH Omega-3 and fish extracts don ’t help your heart health, researchers claim onThe SunFish oil for a healthy heart ' nonsense 'on BBC News‘Better spending...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - July 18, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
Fish oil for a healthy heart 'nonsense'
The evidence around omega-3 supplements is flimsy at best, say experts. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How fish oil supplements can CUT levels of good fat
THE millions who down fish oil to protect their heart would do better to eat vegetables instead, say experts. Popular supplements, including omega-3, provide little or no benefit and could even reduce levels of “good” cholesterol, analysis of studies showed. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Cochrane health evidence challenges belief that omega 3 supplements reduce risk of heart disease, stroke or death
New evidence published today shows there is little or no effect of omega 3 supplements on our risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or death.Omega 3 is a type of fat. Small amounts of omega 3 fats are essential for good health, and they can be found in the food that we eat. The main types of omega 3 fatty acids are; alpha linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is normally found in fats from plant foods, such as nuts and seeds (walnuts and rapeseed are rich sources). EPA and DHA, collectively called long chain omega 3 fats, are naturally found in fatty fish, such as s...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - July 16, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
