Seafood in Pregnancy: To Eat or Not to Eat?
TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 2023 -- Pregnant women hear a lot of “Do this” and “Don’t do that” advice about what is safe to eat.
But one recommendation that’s particularly important involves seafood: During pregnancy, women need to eat enough... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Higher Seafood n-3 PUFA Levels Tied to Lower Risk for Incident CKD
MONDAY, Jan. 23, 2023 -- The risk for incident chronic kidney disease (CKD) is lower with higher seafood-derived omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) levels, according to research published online Dec. 18 in The BMJ.
Kwok Leung Ong, Ph.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
5 Weight-Loss Strategies That Don ’t Work—And What To Do Instead
Every year, losing weight ranks among the top New Year’s resolutions. And every year, we keep trying many of the same methods—and not surprisingly, keep getting the same disappointing results. The unfortunate truth is that most weight-loss strategies don’t work long term, and some can even make matters worse or cause other harms.
But that doesn’t mean trying to shed pounds is futile. Studies show that some approaches are, in fact, effective.
Here are five popular methods that often fail—and alternatives that are more likely to lead to long-term success.
1. Counting Calories
Tracking calories m...
Source: TIME: Health - January 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert J. Davis Tags: Uncategorized freelance health Source Type: news
Eating Enough Oily Fish Tied to Lower Risk of Kidney Disease Eating Enough Oily Fish Tied to Lower Risk of Kidney Disease
Adequate consumption of seafood and oily fish may help prevent or delay the development of chronic kidney disease, a new study suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - January 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Scientists suggest eating oily fish linked to lower risk of kidney disease
Association found between higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids from seafood and reduced risk of kidney problemsEating at least two portions of oily fish such as mackerel, sardines or herrings a week is linked to a lower risk of chronic kidney disease and a slower decline in the organ ’s function, research suggests.Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects about 700 million people worldwide. It can lead to kidney failure and death, so there is an urgent need to identify factors that could prevent its onset and progression.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 18, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Medical research Health Fish Seafood Science Society Source Type: news
New Seafood Watch Recommendations Approve Certain Vietnamese Farmed Shrimp
Last week, Seafood Watch, the sustainable seafood watchdog program from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, released new and updated recommendations for giant tiger prawns and whiteleg shrimp farmed in Vietnam. The report brings good news for consumers and the environment, as certain farming systems have…#seafood #seafoodwatch #whiteleg #south #goodalternative #shrimp #southeastasia #montereybayaquarium #vietnam #bestchoice (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
You don ’t want to know where your shrimp comes from
If you rang in the new year with some shrimp cocktail in hand, you weren’t alone. Shrimp is the most popular seafood among Americans, with industry groups reporting that we eat about five pounds of shrimp each year, per person. We hear a lot about the negative effects of industrial animal…#virginia #kevinbales #wegmans #burma #thailand #modernslavery #sophie #cellmeat #singapore #southkoreas (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why a gout pill could cut high blood pressure and boost your sex life
Many foods can push up uric acid levels, including seafood, red meat and beer, and people suffering with gout are advised to avoid them. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Shellmet is an ultra-strong helmet made from scallop shells
Perched on the northernmost tip of Japan, the island of Hokkaido is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs—and tender, sweet, sashimi-grade scallops. The region’s seafood industry, however, has a pretty foul side, which comes in the mountainous form of 40,000 tons of discarded scallop shells…#shellstic #masatoshiusami #sarufutsu #osaka #hokkaido #shintaromonden (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One of the Bay Area ’s last fishing trawlers is once again without a home, forced out of Redwood City
REDWOOD CITY — The Pioneer Seafoods fishing trawler is once again without a home after being forced out of the Port of Redwood City less than two years since it was welcomed enthusiastically as part of the little-known-harbor’s revitalization plans. Giuseppe Pennisi and the small crew of the…#portofredwoodcity #trishwagner #bayarea #farallone #richmond #peninsula #beringsea #redwoodcity #mosslanding #pioneerseafoods (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Occupational injuries among female seafood processing workers in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India - Navya V, Sumit K, Tiwari RR.
Women play a significant role in the processing of the seafood after the harvesting process and are mostly engaged in grading, peeling, cutting, and packing activities. Injuries during their job make them vulnerable to many problems and lead to many severe... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news
Glaring Link Between Statins And Alzheimer ’ s
Shocking new research suggests that Big Pharma’s drive to hook you on statin drugs could be a major culprit behind the explosion of Alzheimer’s cases across America and Europe.
I’m not surprised.
The medical establishment has been waging war against cholesterol for decades. Millions of people have been frightened into believing that high cholesterol levels equal heart disease – unless they follow doctors’ orders and pop statins every day.
Big Pharma has made billions from its cholesterol-busting stain industry. You may even have been bullied into taking mass-market statin drugs like Lipitor, Crestor, and Zocor yo...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - December 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Brain Health Heart Health Source Type: news
Seafood company sues over terminated fish-farming pen leases
SEATTLE (AP) — Cooke Aquaculture has filed an appeal against Washington state’s decision to end its leases for fish-farming in state waters with net pens. In court documents filed Wednesday, the New Brunswick, Canada-based seafood giant said that the decision was arbitrary, politically motivated…#hopeisland #cooke #cookeaquaculture #newbrunswick #cookes #oregon #westernwashington #seattle #richpassage #departmentofnaturalresources (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lawmakers: End tax breaks for companies that pull lobster
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Two lawmakers in Maine want to change laws to prevent the state from offering tax breaks or contracts to companies that stop selling lobster after sustainability organizations raised concerns. The Marine Stewardship Council and Seafood Watch removed their endorsements of the…#seafoodwatch #portland #marinestewardshipcouncil #gulfofmaine #billybobfaulkingham #northatlantic #wholefoods #gibbrogan #treystewart #maine (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Whole Foods bans Maine lobsters from stores, putting it in hot water with state politicians
A move by Whole Foods to pull Maine lobsters from shelves, which was triggered by a storewide policy tied to ocean conservation sustainability ratings, has now put the grocery chain in conflict with a bipartisan group of New England’s political leaders and its seafood industry. Explaining its…#mainelobster #maine #lobster #lobsterfishery #stewardshipcouncil #seafood #marinestewardship #gulf #pullmaine #whales (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
