Oily Fish Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetes in Largest Study to Date Oily Fish Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetes in Largest Study to Date
People who reported eating at least one oily fish meal weekly had about a 20% lower incidence of type 2 diabetes compared with never-eaters. Fish-oil supplements may work too.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - February 1, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
What does cod liver oil do? What's it good for?
COD liver oil is a type of fish oil which has a number of health benefits. So what does cod liver oil do and what is it good for? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating omega-3 fat helps hibernating Arctic ground squirrels warm up during deep cold
(University of Alaska Fairbanks) By feeding arctic ground squirrels special diets, researchers have found that omega-3 fatty acids, common in flax seed and fish oil, help keep the animals warmer in deep hibernation. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - January 14, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Fish oil supplements don't raise bad cholesterol
(Wright On Marketing& Communications) The Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) has published a new research paper in conjunction with The Cooper Institute on the omega-3s EPA and DHA in fish oil and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - December 17, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news
AHA Meeting Addresses Latest Research, COVID-19, Health Care Disparities
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 -- Fresh takes on the efficacy of fish oil and vitamin D, new treatments for heart failure patients, the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19, and structural racism as a driver of health disparity were just a few of the major... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 23, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Do You Think Fish Oil Has Cardiovascular Benefits? Do You Think Fish Oil Has Cardiovascular Benefits?
Recent trials show conflicting results for different marine omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular risk.Medscape Reader Polls (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Confidence Drops in Prescription-Strength Fish Oil
"Given the current uncertain state of knowledge, neither patients nor physicians can be confident that omega-3 fatty acids have any health benefits ," (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Fish Oil Doesn ’ t Seem To Prevent Heart Problems
This study is consistent with earlier trials.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved the fish oil-based drug Vascepa for heart attack and stroke prevention in 2019.
Nissen hopes the FDA will take a look at these studies and reconsider that decision.
“But it’s hard to get something undone once the genie gets out of the bottle,” he said.
An editorial in the journal that accompanies the study written by Dr. Gregory Curfman, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, also suggested the FDA should require a postmarketing clinical trial of a high-dose of fish oil, such as Vascepa, vs. corn...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - November 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated CBSN Boston CNN fish oil Source Type: news
Prescription-Strength Fish Oil Won't Help Your Heart -- Or Will It?
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2020 -- Does high-strength fish oil help the heart or doesn ' t it?
Prior research into a prescription medicine derived from fish called Vascepa, announced earlier this year, suggested it might be of real value for heart... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 16, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Does Fish Oil Really Help Your Heart?
Title: Does Fish Oil Really Help Your Heart?Category: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/16/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Heart General)
Source: MedicineNet Heart General - November 16, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Fish Oil, Vitamin D Supplements Won't Prevent A-Fib
Millions of people take a fish oil or vitamin D supplement in hopes of warding off a host of ills. But a new study finds the nutrients won't shield against the common and potential heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fish Oil, Vitamin D Supplements Won't Prevent A-Fib: Study
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2020 -- Millions of people take a fish oil or vitamin D supplement in hopes of warding off a host of ills. But a new study finds the nutrients won ' t shield against the common and potential heart rhythm disorder known as atrial... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 13, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Fish Oil, Vitamin D, and Exercise: How Helpful Are They?
Title: Fish Oil, Vitamin D, and Exercise: How Helpful Are They?Category: Health NewsCreated: 11/12/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/13/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General - November 13, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Fish oil and vitamin D supplements not effective for preventing atrial fibrillation
(American Heart Association) About 2.7 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, strokes, heart failure and other heart-related complications.Previous studies have not been able to confirm if vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplements such as fish oil can prevent atrial fibrillation, while some studies have conflicting data about the risks and benefits of these supplements for patients with other health conditions. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 13, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Study: Vitamin D, fish oil don't lower atrial fibrillation risk
(Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) New research presented today at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions suggests neither vitamin D nor the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil prevent the development of atrial fibrillation, a potentially serious heart rhythm disturbance. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 13, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
