Over the past several months there has been a flurry of negative headlines and commentaries about omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for cardiovascular health. Why did the REDUCE-IT study show a benefit when so many other studies failed to do so? Guest columnists share a historical perspective and explore the likely answers to this question.
World Prematurity Day is observed in November each year to raise awareness of preterm birth worldwide, and it presents an opportunity to discuss risk factors of preterm birth, as well as the role omega-3s and omega-6s have in reducing the risk of preterm birth, according to leading science.
Created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization, World Diabetes Day is observed annually on November 14. There are close links between diabetes and heart health. General practitioner, Hilary Jones, shares his tips for a heart healthy diet that supports the health of all adults, and especially those with diabetes.
Internationally-recognized registered dietitian, Lucy Jones, provides her perspective on the fast-growing segment of personalized nutrition.
In the coming decades, Medical Nutrition will help support the aging population, and people with acute and chronic conditions that require a specific diet or nutrition-related therapy. This latest Topic of the Month explores what Medical Nutrition is and who should use it.
Over the past several months there has been a flurry of negative headlines and commentaries about omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for cardiovascular health. Why did the REDUCE-IT study show a benefit when so many other studies failed to do so? Guest columnists share a historical perspective and explore the likely answers to this question.
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