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November 07, 2024
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Omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids may protect against several cancers

Omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids may protect against several cancers

Higher omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid levels may help reduce cancer risk, according to study findings.

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July 15, 2024
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Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, dietary intake improve acne severity

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, dietary intake improve acne severity

An increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids, through diet and supplementation, improved acne severity, according to a study.

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July 12, 2024
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Elevated omega-3 levels linked to better quality of life, low exacerbation odds in COPD

Elevated omega-3 levels linked to better quality of life, low exacerbation odds in COPD

Respiratory-specific quality of life and exacerbation odds in former smokers with COPD may improve with elevated omega-3 levels, according to research published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.

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May 21, 2024
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Omega-3 supplement fails to improve dry eye symptoms linked to MGD

Omega-3 supplement fails to improve dry eye symptoms linked to MGD

Re-esterified triglyceride omega-3 fatty acid supplementation did not improve symptoms of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction in a small cohort of patients, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

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Icosapent Ethyl Topic Review

Icosapent ethyl is a prescription-grade derivative of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid, a component of fish oil.

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February 20, 2024
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Food is medicine: The science behind omega-3

Food is medicine: The science behind omega-3

Omega-3 supplements, commonly found in the form of fish oil, appear to offer various health benefits, according to an expert.

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January 09, 2024
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Consuming omega-3 fatty acids may reduce pulmonary fibrosis progression

Consuming omega-3 fatty acids may reduce pulmonary fibrosis progression

In patients with pulmonary fibrosis, consuming omega-3 fatty acids may improve diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide and lengthen survival, according to results published in CHEST.

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December 18, 2023
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Top in cardiology: BP remains strongest CVD risk factor; study shows benefits of omega-3

Top in cardiology: BP remains strongest CVD risk factor; study shows benefits of omega-3

Global cardiovascular mortality increased through 2022, with BP remaining the largest contributor to CVD worldwide, according to an almanac-style report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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December 10, 2023
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Omega-3 fatty acid intake may lower CV risk in those with family history of heart disease

Omega-3 fatty acid intake may lower CV risk in those with family history of heart disease

Higher intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, or omega-3s, may reduce risk for heart disease in those with a family history of CVD, according to data published in Circulation.

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