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Study raises concerns about raw-food diet for pets
For The Baltimore SunThe raw-food movement has grown in popularity among pet owners for a few years now, with people eschewing commercially produced food in favor of raw meats, vegetables, bones, and fruits for their furry family members. But a new study in the Journal of...Tags: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Diets and Dieting, Pets, Dietary Supplements
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University-developed omega-3-rich ground beef available soon
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Thanks to Kansas State University research, part of a healthy diet can include a hamburger rich with omega-3 fatty acids. Jim Drouillard, professor of animal sciences and industry, developed a technique that enriches ground beef with...Tags: Diabetes, Animal Science, Healthy Diet, Heart Disease, Research
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Dietary supplements: Do they help or hurt?
Premium Health News ServiceThe average American diet leaves a lot to be desired. Research finds our plates lacking in a number of essential nutrients, including calcium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and D. It's no wonder that more than half of us open a supplement...Tags: Diabetes, Common Cold, Beta-Carotene, Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Heart Disease
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Fishing for Omega-3 supplements from marine algae
Premium Health News ServiceQ. Can marine algae omega-3s provide the same benefits as fish oil? A. Omega-3 supplements of the long chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) are routinely recommended for their overall health benefits. They are...Tags: Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Fish Oil (dietary supplement), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Diseases and Illnesses, Heart Disease
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Scientists investigate ecological value of menhaden
With catch limits on Atlantic menhaden being tightened to end overfishing, a new study is getting under way to look at just how many of the little oily fish need to be left in the water to maintain the health of other fish in the Chesapeake Bay and...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Ecosystems, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Reedville, Fish Oil (dietary supplement)
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Lloyd Waters: Dogs in search of the gannets
Some people are content to work all their lives and never enjoy the many wonders of the world. I’m not one of those folks. I enjoy fishing. Late fall had arrived and it was time for the dogs (my fishing buddies) to head down to Smith Island. The...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Mae West, Omega Protein Corporation, Fishing, The Herald-Mail
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Fisheries panel to rule on menhaden
From Virginia, New Jersey and points in between, busloads of fishermen are coming to Baltimore for a showdown Friday over how much to curb the industrial-scale harvest of a small, oily fish that figures prominently in the seafood industry, though no one...Tags: Civil Rights, Environmental Issues, Labor Legislation, Reedville, Natural Resource Industry
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Panel votes to cut menhaden harvest by 20 percent
In a move hailed by conservationists, East Coast regulators ordered Friday a 20 percent reduction in the commercial catch of Atlantic menhaden, despite warnings that the cutback would cost some fishermen their jobs and may affect crabbers in the...Tags: Environmental Issues, Reedville, Fishing, Aquaculture, Conservation
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Ask the pet expert: dandruff
My cat has dandruff. Is there a safe, organic way to treat that? Dandruff or dry scaly coat is a condition that we see in cats and dogs, especially during cold weather. However it is important to find out the primary cause of this condition before...
Tags: Allergies, Dietary Supplements
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Visible signs of aging signaled increased risk of heart disease, study finds
Visibly aging but young at heart? Don't count on it, researchers suggested. In a study following more than 10,000 people over 35 years, the presence of visible signs of aging signaled an increased risk of heart attack and heart disease. The research was...
Tags: Symptoms, Health and Safety at School, Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Heart Disease, Heart Failure
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EatingWell: 10 ways to reduce inflammation
Premium Health News ServiceChronic inflammation plays a significant role (as either a cause or effect) in many diseases, including type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn's disease, and the three top killers in the United States: heart disease, cancer and stroke....Tags: Diabetes, Women's Health, Health and Safety at School, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Personal Service
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Get the Skinny on Brain-Boosting Nutrients
WGNO NewsWe know that diet can affect nearly every part of our body, inside and out, and it turns out that what we eat just might also make us smarter. These six foods and nutrients may help to maximize your brainpower, energy, and focus. And, while there’...Tags: Herbal Supplements, Dietary Supplements
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