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Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce eczema risk in children
10 February 2012
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy may decrease the risk of atopic eczema in children by 36%, suggests a new Australian study.
11 June 2010
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids from fish may reduce the risk of age-related hearing loss, suggests a new Australian study.
The study analyzed the dietary intakes of fish and the omega-3 fatty acids they contain among 2,956 participants using food-frequency questionnaires (1). The results showed that at least two servings of fish per week were associated with a 42 percent reduction in the risk of hearing loss in those over 50, compared with people who average less than one serving per week.
In addition, increased intakes of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids were associated with 14 percent reductions in the risk of age-related hearing loss.
Hearing loss occurs when the tiny hairs inside the ear, which are responsible for picking up sound waves and changing them into nerve signals that the brain interprets as sound, are damaged or die. These hair cells do not regrow, making most hearing loss permanent.
10 February 2012
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy may decrease the risk of atopic eczema in children by 36%, suggests a new Australian study.
5 February 2012
Based on a new study, calcium supplements may increase the risk of having a heart attack. Experts criticize that the study’s design is not sound enough to draw such conclusions.
2 July 2013
A new review from China concludes that a higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish seems to be associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer.