Medical News Today: Omega-3 fatty acid medications can boost cardiovascular health
A new review-based advisory has compared the benefits of two prescription omega-3 fatty acid medications for cardiovascular health. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Source Type: news
AHA Advisory Backs Prescription Omega-3s for Triglycerides AHA Advisory Backs Prescription Omega-3s for Triglycerides
Prescription-strength omega-3 fatty acids are an effective and safe option for reducing triglycerides, either alone or with other lipid-lowering agents, the AHA says.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - August 23, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Fish oil pills 'no benefit' for type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes "should not be encouraged" to take omega-3, researchers say. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - August 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Omega-3 supplements 'no benefit' to type 2 diabetics
Researchers say that physical activity or eating oily fish is more beneficial Related items fromOnMedica Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised Sugary drinks linked to risk of overall and breast cancer Should we recognise obesity as a disease? One person diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes Diabetes will soon cost NHS £16.9bn (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 21, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Prescription omega-3s can help some heart patients
For people with very high triglycerides, doctors generally recommend exercise and dietary changes, and if that doesn't work, statins, fibrates or niacin. But a new advisory from the American Heart Association says that prescription omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce very high trigylceride levels by 20 to 30%, and the medications can be used safely in conjunction with statins. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - August 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
