Previous studies have suggested that maternal supplementation with n−3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids; may reduce the incidence of preterm delivery but may also prolong gestation beyond term; however, more data are needed regarding the role of n−3 long-chain; polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy. Maternal supplementation with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids did not reduce rates…
Globally, pancreatic cancer represents the fourth leading cause of cancer death, imposing serious threats on public health. Pancreatic cancer has a poor prognosis and high fatality rates, with a 5-year survival rate of less than 5%. Efficient screening methods or treatment modalities for this malignancy are still lacking, highlighting the importance of effective prevention strategies.…
An international team of scientists shed new light to the nutritional quality of whitefish and revealed that the tasty fish is best to eat in late summer. Whitefish growth and spawning cycles lead to differences in both fish condition and nutritional quality. The measurements done in the research showed that European whitefish muscle omega-3 fatty…
Jellyfish stings (envenomations) are a common affliction of ocean goers worldwide. Although many are simply a nuisance, some can be very severe or even fatal. The most severe non-anaphylactic reactions caused by jellyfish species that inhabit Indo-Pacific waters. Examples of species known to be clinically dangerous include the box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri); sea nettle (Chrysaora…
Heart disease, dementia, depression, even obesity the list of ailments that experts claim that daily dose of omega-3; can help prevent seems endless. And with more than 10 % of Americans taking a capsule of fish oil daily; omega-3s are one of the most profitable supplements in the world, too. Listen in this episode, as…
Approximately 19 million people in the U.S. take fish oil supplements; many in the hopes of preventing heart disease despite the absence of reliable evidence that such supplements (also called omega-3 fatty acid supplements) prevent cardiovascular disease; and its serious consequences. To the contrary, all studies of fish oil supplements conducted to date have failed…
But Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute; have received $801,000 from the Florida Department of Health’s Bankhead Coley Cancer Research Program for a project to investigate; the use of marine natural compounds as potential treatments of triple negative breast cancers. This form of breast cancer; which represents about 12 % of breast…
Weirdly enough, in some cases, cancer incidence does not correlate with the number of cells in an organism; Peto observed in the 1970s. For example, although humans and whales are much larger than mice (1,000 times larger and 180,000 times larger, respectively); mice develop cancer much more often. Cancer is responsible for approximately 46 %…
According to the Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore’s population is uniquely vulnerable to eye diseases and disorders at every life stage; and the risk of blindness increases fifteen-fold for Singaporeans; aged 50 to 80 and above. Abnormal blood vessel formation is a defining feature of many eye diseases, including neovascular age-related macular degeneration; neovascular glaucoma…
The remarkable ability of a small Australian sea snail to produce a colorful purple compound; to protect its eggs is proving even more remarkable for its potential in a new anti-cancer pharmaceutical. Researchers at Flinders University; Southern Cross University and Monash University in Australia have isolated one compound in the gland secretions from the Australian…
The Omega-3 Index measures the level of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids; EPA+DHA, in red blood cell membranes expressed as a percentage of total fatty acids. An Omega-3 Index in the range of 8-12% is one indicator of better overall health; and may help to maintain heart, brain, eye and joint health as a part of…
Scientists found that the tablets reduce levels of a vessel clogging fat by almost a third. Fish oil pills slash the risk of a heart attack or stroke among patients at high risk, according to new research. Triglyceride is the most common fat in the body. Too much fuels atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries;…