New Study Findings Show No Benefit Of Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Prevention Of Recurrent Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation In Affected Patients

Findings from a new study show, compared to placebo, treatment with high-dose prescription omega-3 fatty acids did not reduce the recurrence of symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF or persistent AF who have no evidence of substantial structural heart disease…

New Study Findings Show No Benefit Of Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Prevention Of Recurrent Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation In Affected Patients

Findings from a new study show, compared to placebo, treatment with high-dose prescription omega-3 fatty acids did not reduce the recurrence of symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF or persistent AF who have no evidence of substantial structural heart disease…

Nut Allergic Patients Struggle To Recognize Nut Types

Only half of people with peanut or tree nut allergies know what the nut they are allergic to looks like, according to a study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology annual meeting in Phoenix Nov. 11-16

Consumers Need To Become More Aware Of Salt Levels In Foods

Eating a typical lunch of a bowl of soup, a bacon, lettuce and tomato (BLT) sandwich and a chocolate muffin can account for more than an adults’ recommended salt intake per day¹…

High Dose Omega-3 Oils Do Not Reduce Atrial Fibrillation Recurrences

Atrial fibrillation patients who took high dose Omega-3 fatty acid supplements did not have a lower risk of recurrence, researchers from the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, USA, wrote in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association). The authors explain that some previous studies had suggested a possible link between Omega-3 oil intake and better atrial fibrillation outcomes…

Teens Should Cut Salt Intake To Protect From Hypertension, Heart Disease And Stroke Later On In Life

A teenager who consumes recommended quantities of salt each day has a considerably lower risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke, heart disease, and dying prematurely later on in life during adulthood, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, explained at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2010, Chicago…

Less Salt In Teenagers’ Diet May Improve Heart Health In Adulthood

Abstract 18899/P2039 :Eating smaller amounts of salt each day as a teenager could reduce high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke in adulthood, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2010…

The Foul Odor Of ‘Chitlins’ Can Be Removed By Cilantro Ingredient

With chitlins about to make their annual appearance on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day menus, scientists have good news for millions of people who love that delicacy of down-home southern cooking, but hate the smell…

Improving Safety And Quality Of Organic Leafy Greens

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Pumpkin Pie Not A Treat For Some Allergic Children: Pediatric Hot Topics Reveal New Conclusions On Pumpkin, Caterpillars And More

Your child may be allergic to your holiday pumpkin pie, according to allergists at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Phoenix, Nov. 11-16. Hot topics discussed in pediatric allergies include pumpkin and caterpillar allergies, and outgrowing childhood allergies…

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