MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'fish oil'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:59:26 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997525&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fomega-3-fatty-acids-the-science-behind-their-potential-heart-health-benefits%2F2011.07.03 The Biology of Omega-3 fatty acids: (Just a little science:) When fish, flax-seeds or Brussels sprouts pass through the intestine, pancreatic enzymes transform the fat to free fatty acids. These acids are quickly taken up by the cells. Once in the cell, these fatty acids enter the mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and cytosol–places that you might recall because your mom helped you make a Cell sponge cake in 7th grade Biology. In the cells, the Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, DHA and EPA) exert their healthy influence in three major ways: in the control of chemical messengers; in the flux of ions—cell electricity; in the smoothness and health of the cell membrane. That’s enough about cells. How do these (good) fats help our bodies? Omega-3 fatty acids reduce Inflammation: –Omega-3s ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997525 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:00:49 +0100 4997525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902486&cid=t_100276_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F05%2F6-bipolar-rules-for-eating%2F The following post is by Hilary Smith, author of “Welcome to the Jungle: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bipolar But Were Too Freaked Out to Ask” (Conari Press, 2010) as well as a cool blog to go with it, Welcome to the Jungle. We’ve all heard about “mood foods” that can promote wellness for people with bipolar and depression–fish oil for brain health, oatmeal for stable blood sugar, chocolate for, well, chocolateness. But it’s also important to think about how we eat. How we eat can have just as big an impact on our mood as what we eat, yet it often gets neglected in conversations about bipolar and food. Here are some tips for maintaining a healthy mood through mindful eating practices. 1. Make eating an art. How you eat is sometimes a r... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902486 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:05:30 +0100 4902486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883908&cid=t_100276_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F929PtH2PZsw%2F Good morning, everyone, and welcome back. We hope your weekend was relaxing and refreshing. Now, of course, the time has come to resume the routine of meetings and deadlines. And yes, we are coping by brewing the mandatory cup of stimulation - our flavor today is Mocha Nut Fudge - and we invite you to join us. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits to help you get in the groover. Hope your day goes well and see you soon… Five Lessons From The Niaspan Study (Forbes) GlaxoSmithKline Is Downgraded By Goldman Sachs (Associated Press) More Children Dying After Vaccination In India (India Times) JB Chem & Pharma To Hire 1,500 Medical Reps (The Economic Times) Sanofi Diabetes Drug Cuts Blood Sugar & Weight In Study (Reuters) No Workers, No Products: A Bleak Future For Renovo (Pharma Tim... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883908 Tue, 31 May 2011 12:03:14 +0100 4883908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862543&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-veterinary-supplement-industry-do-the-treatments-work%2F2011.05.25 An Embarrassment of Riches? Much has been written here about the dietary supplement business, a multibillion dollar industry with powerful political connections, and about the woeful inadequacy of regulation which allows widespread marketing of supplements without a solid basis in science or scientific evidence. The veterinary supplement market is a pittance compared to the human market, but still a billion-dollar pittance that is growing rapidly. Unfortunately, the resources available for good quality research in veterinary healthcare are also a pittance, and it is not at all unusual for our pets to suffer, or even be euthanized, as a result of treatable diseases for want of money to pay for needed care. So $1 billion a year spent on nutritional supplements may not be such a good deal if ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862543 Wed, 25 May 2011 21:00:44 +0100 4862543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670216&cid=t_100276_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fheart-attack-prevention-fish-oil%2F Your heart is the most important organ of the body because it supplies oxygen and other nutrients to the rest of our .  Without the heart working – life is impossible.  Therefore it’s so important to keep your heart healthy. However this is not so easy, because coronary artery disease, caused by heart blood vessels clogging, is the number one killer in the US.  Why? Because it causes heart attacks as well as heart failure and sudden cardiac death. When statins were invented including blockbuster Lipitor, some scientists claimed, that by the year 2000 heart attacks would disappear. But it didn’t happen. Why not? There are 2 main reasons why drugs did not work as well as we thought: 1.  Cholesterol and triglycerides  are not the only risk factors for coronary artery disease. T... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670216 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:53:31 +0100 4670216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168207&cid=t_100276_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FTHVm9RmTCig%2F This study really challenges that view.” One of the study researchers, Peter Kowey of the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, told a briefing at the American Heart Association meeting taking place this week “the fact that this drug failed in this population makes it highly unlikely that you would be able to prove efficacy in other groups,” according to Reuters. Indicated for reducing high triglycerides, the implication is that, rather than quickly expand Lovaza into a full-blown heart med, Glaxo will now have to struggle to expand beyond the health-store crowd. For its part, Glaxo says it will continue to review the data in the context of other studies, but conceded in this statement that, “in this patient population, there was clearly no benefit from Lovaza.&#... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168207 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:10:42 +0100 4168207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086215&cid=t_100276_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Ffish-oil-post-partum-study-highly-flawed%2F A study just out testing the use of the omega 3 substance DHA found in fish oil to reduce the incidence of post-partum depression shows no effect for supplementation. However, many physicians expert in omega 3 nutrition are questioning the design of the study as the omega 3 most associated with an effect on mental health is EPA, not DHA, and will maintain that saying that fish oil does not for post pregnancy depression is inaccurate. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086215 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:00:34 +0100 4086215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3920762&cid=t_100276_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F09%2Ffish-oil-reduces-common-form-breast-cancer%2F A report recently published by lead researcher Emily White has shown that women who take regular fish oil supplements may reduce their risk of the invasive ductal type of breast cancer. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3920762 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:32:26 +0100 3920762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737026&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbreast-health-fish-oil-for-the-win%2F photo from Flickr user adacito We’ve been delving into vitamins and supplements lately, and it turns out that John Dempster, our handsome Naturopathic Doctor, was onto something with his fish oil supplement recommendation. We know people have been taking the omega-3 fatty-acid-rich supplement for ages, but new research shows that fish oil can reduce the risk of breast cancer. (Plus, it makes your skin purty!) Post-menopausal women between the ages of 50 and 76 who took fish oil were 32% less likely to develop certain types of breast cancer than women who didn’t take fish oil. Doctors recommend trying to get your daily dose of fish oil from actual fish rather than the supplement, but it seems like both will do you good. You know what this means: Sushi, sister! As if we needed an... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737026 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:12:49 +0100 3737026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618114&cid=t_100276_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fpregnant-women-2-fish-or-not-2-fish.html Pregnant women should be allowed to eat more fish - TelegraphNutritionists are arguing about the safe limits of fish during pregnancy following new research that supports the idea that too little of the long chain essential fats omega 3 DHA in pregnant women can result in and possibly cause developmental problems.'Fish consumption among women of child bearing age and girls is currently restricted due to concerns about the presence of potentially harmful contaminants in fish such as dioxins and methylmercury. ' reports The Telegraph 'Speaking at a conference held at the Royal Society of Medicine in London last week, Professor Jack Winkler, director of the Nutrition Policy Unit at London Metropolitan University, said the benefits of fish oil far outweighed other risks. He said: "... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618114 Mon, 31 May 2010 18:28:00 +0100 3618114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519411&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F176586%2F Do Fish Oil Pills Really Help Your Brain? A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that fish oil supplements don’t really improve cognitive function. (via TheGloss) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519411 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:05:21 +0100 3519411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429475&cid=t_100276_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Flondons-2012-olympic-stadium-to-be.html APRIL 1st 2010 - Ministers plan to turn London's 2012 Olympic Stadium into a Swamp post 2012 Olympics Innovative plans are to be unveiled later today to turn London's massive Olympic Stadium into an enormous algal swamp following the 2012 Olympics as part of a new nutrition, health and sustainability scheme.Following revelations of Gordon Brown's new proposed LOHAS LAW that will make it compulsory for for schools and hospitals to adopt a healthy and sustainable Meat free Monday, other secret plans to transform the NHS and save money have come to light.Olympic Park Legacy Company chair Margaret Ford and chief executive Andrew Altman have apparently been left 'unimpressed' by West Ham Football club's bid for the Olympic stadium. "They'd have to be Manchester United to make it work and even t... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429475 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:23:00 +0100 3429475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399228&cid=t_100276_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Ffish-oil-under-attack.html Wading into fish oil supplement safetyThe health industry's love of fish, fish oil and fish oil supplements came under attack this weekIn San Francisco omega 3 fish oil supplement manufacturers are being sued over toxin levels.(From San Francisco Chronicle)Ten over-the-counter fish oil supplements - of the at least 200 brands estimated to be on the market - were tested by Mateel and found to contain toxins called polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs. The levels, not disclosed on labels, varied widely; some were far above what requires a warning label under California's Proposition 65 disclosure rules, which mandate that manufacturers list certain toxins in their products. Among those toxins are PCBs because of their carcinogenic risks as well as their link to reproductive problems. Californi... Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399228 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:20:00 +0100 3399228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120456&cid=t_100276_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F25%2Fvideo-the-12-bipolar-days-of-christmas%2F DISCLAIMER: I am no Barbara Streisand. I’ve never taken a singing lesson in my life. Not one. (Ed. - Really??) The inspiration for this song came two weeks before Thanksgiving when I received a call from my doctor: we had better get together a plan for lowering my cholesterol. Yeah. Sure. Getting to it… right after I fix my pituitary tumor, abnormal aortic valve, bipolar brain, and facial fungus. My high cholesterol is not a new issue. Somewhere around the time David was conceived I found out that my cholesterol scores were higher than my verbal SATs. But for the last six years I didn’t do anything about it because (honest confession coming up here) many of those days I was so depressed that I really wanted to be with God in his mansion upstairs. Dropping dead of a heart... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120456 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:36:19 +0100 3120456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894794&cid=t_100276_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Ffish-dont-protect-against-heart-attacks.html In this study the author's claim no protection against heart attacks from eating fish. (Full text)In a previous study it's claimed fish do have a protective effect on Atrial fibrillation although it differentiates between tuna, broiled or baked fish and fried fish or 'fish burgers'.http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/110/4/368?etoc It seems thus the key to confusion is the fat not the fish. As with studies on Flax oil, if it's pure and encapsulated it provides degrees of success - baked in muffins with fat and sugar it appears impotent.It is logical that the high levels of saturated fats in fish, with any essential fats left to oxidise, laced with potential toxins from polluted oceans and unhealthy fats introduced through cooking may undermine any theraputic benefit of the EPA... Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894794 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:55:00 +0100 2894794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725002&cid=t_100276_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D694 “Obama-bonics?”  Today, I heard something I never thought would be proclaimed by the President of the United States of America, the leader of the free world, the most powerful man on the planet…he said, “people in America are getting awl wee-weed up.”  Now, I have used a bit of slang in my day, and I’ll admit I am not down with street lingo, but wee weed up?  Is that a form of ebonics mixed with politics?   Or maybe he was thinking of the good old days when he wet his diaper back in Kenya, and began his political career where he  hoped for a “change”?   The only thing for sure is that his poll numbers are going into the toilet these days, and for good reason. Say it ain’t so Joe,” no flow!” Speaking of going into t... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725002 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:15:49 +0100 2725002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657723&cid=t_100276_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FNwUIs3qXV4o%2F Let’s play Jeopardy! Answer: 33.9 billion on CAM. {cue the Jeopardy! music} Question: How much did Americans spend on complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) in 12 months? On top of the trillions of dollars (with a “tr”) spent annually on health care in the United States, Americans are spending almost 34 billion - with a “b” - on alternative treatments. According to the NIH/National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, about 38% of Americans use some sort of CAM to either stay healthy or help manage or treat illness or symptoms of illness. CAM covers a wide variety of practices, too numerous to mention. But the most commonly known are: acupuncture chiropractics homeopathy supplements The Center broke down the costs even further: $22 bill... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657723 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:16:53 +0100 2657723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284415&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6441 Recent findings have cast doubt that ingesting oily fish prevent dementia Data from a trial of more than 800 older people initially showed that those who eat plenty of oily fish seem to have better cognitive function. But factors such as education and mood explained most of the link. Researchers need to clarify what, if any, benefits fish oil has on the ageing brain, they wrote in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing. It goes to show you statistical associations are not necessarily a cause and effect relationship. However Oily fish is still good for the heart so I think a weekly dose of sushi isn’t a bad thing You may be interested to read more MMR posts on Alzheimer’s disease from the Malaysian Medical Resources Doubts cast on Oily fish preventing dementia (Source: Ma... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284415 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2284415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2061170&cid=t_100276_136_f&fid=36168&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmargaret.healthblogs.org%2F2008%2F12%2F22%2Fvery-sad-news-2%2F Yesterday a dear blog friend informed me that his beloved wife of 59 years passed away last week after developing a nasty lung infection. Oh, I am very very sorry…and since I cannot give you a real-life hug, I am sending you the biggest blog hug that I can fabricate. Today’s post is based on a [...] (Source: Margaret's Corner) Margaret's Corner blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2061170 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:11:20 +0100 2061170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1833135&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F2008%2F09%2Fdave-ford-from-durham-council-plays-at-being-a-scientist-again%2F You’ll remember the Durham fish oil “trial” story, possibly the greatest example of scientific incompetence ever documented from a local authority. Initially they said - to blanket media coverage – that they were running a trial on fish oils, giving pills to 3,000 children to see if it improved GCSE performance. I pointed out, along [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1833135 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:09:49 +0100 1833135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1785934&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4419 a Ibuprofen First for Fevers, Fish Oil Better Than Statins for Heart Failure, Soft Drinks in Schools Increases Consumption (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1785934 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1785934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382515&cid=t_100276_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F04%2Feating-fish-may-explain-very-low-levels-of-heart-disease-in-japan%2F Consuming large quantities of fish loaded with omega-3 fatty acids may explain low levels of heart disease in Japan, according to a study led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. The study also found that third- and fourth-generation Japanese Americans had similar or even higher levels of atherosclerosis, or hardening of [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382515 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:50:14 +0100 2382515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750060&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F2008%2F09%2Fthe-medicalisation-of-everyday-life%2F As the pace of medical innovation slows to a crawl, how do drug companies stay in profit? By ‘discovering’ new illnesses to fit existing products. But, says Ben Goldacre, in the second extract from his new book, for many problems the cure will never be found in a pill. Ben Goldacre The Guardian Monday September 1 2008 When you’ve [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750060 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:48:51 +0100 1750060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1689049&cid=t_100276_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F08%2F07%2Fhealth-benefits-from-omega-3-fish-oil%2F There are many studies that have shown excellent health benefits from taking omega 3 type fish oil. Omega 3 oils are found in fish oils, flax seed and several vegetable oils including canola, soybean and olive oils. There are different components to these oils that provide health benefits. The DHA and EPA oils in fish oil have been linked to reducing hardening of the arteries and lowering triglycerides. They also have the benefit of lowering blood pressure and heart rate to a mild degree. This all results in an overall reduction in risk for coronary artery disease, heart attack, sudden death, irregular heart beat and stroke. Fish oil can also have a blood thinning effect to reduce abnormal blood clotting, similar to that of aspirin. This latter effect is a two edge sword because too much f... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1689049 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:19:26 +0100 1689049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575628&cid=t_100276_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Ftreating_psychiatric_disorders__something_smells_fishy.htm By Jennifer Gibson, PharmD Could the treatment of psychiatric and mood disorders be as simple as eating more fish? Fish oil contains, specifically docosahexanoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which are known to have positive cardiovascular outcomes. Fish oil intake, through diet or supplementation, has noteworthy effects on lowering total cholesterol, lowering LDL ("bad" cholesterol), and increasing HDL ("good" cholesterol). In addition to the cardiovascular benefits of fish oil, there may be neurological, psychiatric, and emotional benefits, as well. More... Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation (GNIF). All Rights Reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575628 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:46:00 +0100 1575628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526119&cid=t_100276_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2F17%2Fevaluating-drug-free-alternatives-for-adhd%2F It’s a list that would make any health-food storegoer proud: Vitamins. Fish oil. Giving up processed foods, sugars, or food additives. Herbal therapy with St. John’s Wort, echinacea, gingko biloba, or ginseng. Biofeedback. Massage. Yoga. All healthful pursuits, for sure, but are any of these alternative therapies effective for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (A.D.H.D.)? Don’t bet the rent, says an article in today’s New York Times. According to author Tara Parker-Pope, About 2.5 million children in the United States take stimulant drugs for attention and hyperactivity problems. But concerns about side effects have prompted many parents to look elsewhere: as many as two-thirds of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D., have used some ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526119 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:35:09 +0100 1526119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455318&cid=t_100276_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Ffish-oils-not-sustainable.html London Nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston says "There just isn't enough fish in the sea for the world's omega 3 EPA DHA needs. Algae oil is an effective, sustainable, ethical, organic and fair trade alternative" (Source: Healthy Eating & Nutrition News) Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455318 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:15:00 +0100 1455318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1344180&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D650 Busy bee today, sorry for the late link, the second part of the BBC Radio 4 two-part series “The Rise of the Lifestyle Nutritionists” is going out at 8pm this evening, presented by yours truly, and produced by the excellently sharp Rami Tzabar from the BBC Radio Science Unit. I think it’s rather good, [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1344180 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:52:09 +0100 1344180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1337924&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D650 Busy bee today, sorry for the late link, the second part of the BBC Radio 4 two-part series “The Rise of the Lifestyle Nutritionists” is going out at 8pm this evening, presented by yours truly, and produced by the excellently sharp Rami Tzabar from the BBC Radio Science Unit. I think it’s rather good, [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1337924 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:00:35 +0100 1337924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1335192&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D649 Ben Goldacre The Guardian, Saturday March 29 2008 And so an epic saga comes to a close. You will remember the Durham Fish Oil tale - don’t switch off now, the punchline’s funny. The county council said it was doing a “trial” of fish oil pills in children, but the trial was designed so that it couldn’t possibly [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1335192 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:49:11 +0100 1335192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1121864&cid=t_100276_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F208234794%2F Roundup of several insightful articles and recent research: Fish Oil May Help Prevent Alzheimer's (Washington Post) - "The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil might play an important role in preventing Alzheimer's disease, according to a research team at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)." - "Publishing in the Dec. 26 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, the scientists demonstrated that the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) increases the production of LR11, a protein that is found at reduced levels in Alzheimer's patients. LR11 is known to destroy the protein that forms the plaques associated with the disease, the researchers explained."  - "Alzheimer's is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, dementia, pe... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1121864 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:37:17 +0100 1121864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1025468&cid=t_100276_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_depressed_mood_and_dietary_fish_intake.htm J Affect Disord. 2007 Dec;104(1-3):217-223. Depressed mood and dietary fish intake: Direct relationship or indirect relationship as a result of diet and lifestyle? Appleton KM, Woodside JV, Yarnell JW, Arveiler D, Haas B, Amouyel P, Montaye M, Ferrières J, Ruidavets JB, Ducimetiere P, Bingham A, Evans A; for the PRIME Study Group. 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Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1025468 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:44:00 +0100 1025468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1024444&cid=t_100276_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Falzheimers-society-has-more-new.html Today the BBC News has an article titled "Healthy Diet Cuts Dementia Risk," subtitled "More evidence that a diet rich in oily fish and vegetables can reduce the chances of dementia later in life has been uncovered by scientists." The Mediterranean Diet has long been known to help protect against dementia. Several new studies showed beta-carotene, which contains anti-oxidents, helps the brain avoid damage.The article explains a study with 8,000 participants. The ones who ate a diet high in omega-3, an oil found in fish, had a higher percentage of avoiding dementia. People who ate fish once per week had a 40% less chance of dementia during the four years of the study. Eating fruit and vegetables reduced dementia risk by 35%.Another study followed 4,000 participants for 18 years. Half of the ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1024444 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:09:00 +0100 1024444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=892365&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D538 Ben Goldacre The Guardian Saturday September 22 2007 So you will remember the fish oil pill stories of last year. For the new kids: pill company Equazen and Durham Council said they were doing a trial on them with their GCSE year, but it wasn’t really a proper trial, for example there was no control group, and they [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=892365 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:23:02 +0100 892365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644983&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F29%2Ffish-oil-and-your-heart-a-healthy-connection%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, Women Heart Health, Men Heart HealthA post I wrote a while back for That's Fit generated a lot of interest. It was about one of the World's fattest men and how he lost weight with help from Fish Oil. But Fish Oil isn't just good for the morbidly obese -- it helps your heart too, according to this article. What is it about fish oil that makes it so healthy? I'm guessing it's the omega 3 in it, since that is the only nutrient referred to in the article. Regardless, I think it's a great suggestion as it's proven to be a healthy addition to any diet. I love fish so I think I'm probably getting my share through diet alone. However, if you don't like fish (like my little brother), you can get your fish oil in capsule form these days, so no excuses!Read | ... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644983 Tue, 29 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=477983&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D385 Ben Goldacre Saturday March 17, 2007 The Guardian In the pharmaceutical industry there are people called “drug reps“, who travel around doctors trying to “educate” them about their products. They actively foster an ignorance of scientific methodology, and much of what you get taught in medical school is about how to spot their complex fluffs. Luckily, when pill [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=477983 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:49:42 +0100 477983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=466229&cid=t_100276_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D384 I’m very much looking forward to this important press release, of a study in 4 children, making massive international news. The experiment is part of the promotional activity for another omega-3 pill called VegEPA, and a Channel Five documentary on children and diet to be broadcast later this week: it is unpublished, and the study [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=466229 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:29:52 +0100 466229