Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Combat COPD?

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Combat COPD?

Jan 28, 2015 | Health

The National Institutes of Health awarded $1.6 million to Rochester researchers to study a group of compounds derived from omega-3 fatty acids and their ability to combat inflammation caused by cigarette smoking, which can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
Study: Porches an Overlooked Lead Hazard

Study: Porches an Overlooked Lead Hazard

Jan 28, 2015 | Health

A new study in the journal Environmental Health indicates that porches in older homes can be a significant source of lead dust and that housing regulations – which have been instrumental in lower rates of lead poisoning in recent years – need to be adapted to meet...
Fatty Acids in Fish May Shield Brain from Mercury Damage

Fatty Acids in Fish May Shield Brain from Mercury Damage

Jan 22, 2015 | Health

New findings from research in the Seychelles provide further evidence that the benefits of fish consumption on prenatal development may offset the risks associated with mercury exposure. In fact, the new study, which appears today in the American Journal of Clinical...

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