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Folic acid linked to reduced risk of autism spectrum disorders
Mothers who took folic acid supplements around the time they became pregnant were less likely to have children with an autism spectrum disorder, a new study has found. Researchers in Norway examined health records of more than 85,000 children born there...
Tags: American School for the Deaf, Norway, Pregnancy and Childbirth, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fatty Acids
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Supplements we take mostly not ordered by doctors, study says
There is oh, so much publicity about fish oil pills, calcium and vitamin D – let alone the many more unusual dietary supplements. Are Americans persuaded? About half of U.S. adults use dietary supplements, and less than a quarter of the people who...
Tags: Vitamin Therapy, Heart Disease, American Medical Association, Arthritis, Health Treatments
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Supplements for depression: What the research reveals
Struggling with the black dog of depression? The supplement aisle abounds with options for people seeking a non-medicinal remedy — but figuring out what works and what doesn't can be a challenge for consumers and experts alike.
That's because...Tags: Chemical Industry, Medical Specialization, Lithium (drug), Hormone Replacement Therapy, Consumers
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Military suicides linked to low Omega-3 levels
In a finding suggesting powerful psychiatric benefits for a component of fish oil, a study published Wednesday has linked military suicides to low levels of docosahexaenoic acid and found that service personnel with higher levels of DHA in their blood...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Medical Research, U.S. Military
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To soothe the body
Los Angeles TimesIf you want to live longer -- avoid heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer -- then pick and choose your foods with care to quiet down parts of your immune system. That's the principle promoted by the founders and followers of anti-inflammatory...Tags: Chronic Inflammation, Zone Diet, Science and Technology, Heart Attack, Crohn's Disease
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Alternative medicine is becoming mainstream
Leon Wittman tweaked his shoulder in 1994 while attempting to keep his basement from flooding during a thunderstorm by scooping water out of a window well with a bucket.
His left arm began to ache. He realized about a year later that he rarely used it...Tags: Homeopathy Medicine, Health and Safety at School, Arthritis, Mayo Clinic, Acupuncture
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The food-mood connection
You've heard the claims: Chocolate evokes that loving feeling. Eating fish makes you smarter. Pure carbs calm you down. If you are what you eat, as they say, then it certainly stands to reason that food can influence mood and brain power.
The theory...Tags: Infants, National Institutes of Health, Chemical Industry, Internists, Medical Specialization
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What's so special about Omega-3 supplements?
Premium Health News ServiceEveryone seems to be popping omega-3 fatty acid supplements these days. In fact, omega-3s are the most common nonvitamin, nonmineral natural product taken by adults, according to a survey by the National Center for Health Statistics and the National...Tags: Heart Disease, Arthritis, Internists, American Medical Association, American Heart Association
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EatingWell: How to get more Omega-3s in your diet
Premium Health News ServiceThere's a super-important nutrient that, chances are, you're not getting enough of: omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are a nutrient powerhouse, shown to improve heart health and mood. There are two kinds of omega-3s, in particular, that are important for...Tags: Healthy Diet, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dietary Supplements
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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: Aquaculture, Allergies, Diseases and Illnesses, Heart Disease, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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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: Science and Technology, Aquaculture, Science, Environmental Issues, Seafood and Fishing Industry
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'Good' foods, 'bad' foods: Is it time to draw the line?
Premium Health News ServiceSome foods and ingredients, like trans fats and sugary beverages, have few redeeming qualities, while others--fish, fruits, and veggies--are true winners. "We really need to talk about good food," said Walter Willett, Dr. P.H., M.D., Nutrition Chair,...Tags: Diets and Dieting, Heart Disease, Vitamin Therapy, American Heart Association, Health Treatments
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