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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

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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September 14, 2023
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Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy reduces infant risks for food allergy

Maternal omega-3 supplementation contributed to decreases in risks for food allergy among infants, including egg and peanut sensitization, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

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September 14, 2023
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Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy reduces infant risks for food allergy

Maternal omega-3 supplementation contributed to decreases in risks for food allergy among infants, including egg and peanut sensitization, according to a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

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August 04, 2023
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Maintaining balance of omega-3, -6 fatty acids remains critical to long-term health

AUSTIN, Texas —Maintaining the proper balance of dietary omega fatty acids is crucial for long-term health goals, according to a presenter at the 2023 Rheumatology Nurses Society annual conference.

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August 02, 2023
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Consuming more omega-3 fatty acids preserves lung function in healthy adults

In healthy adults, higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids promoted lung health by lowering the rate of yearly lung function decline, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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July 24, 2023
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Consuming more omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent hearing loss

Higher blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid may help protect against hearing loss, according to the results of research presented at NUTRITION.

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July 19, 2023
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ASPC congress to highlight all aspects of CVD prevention

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention will be held Friday through Sunday and will emphasize inclusiveness by focusing on the “care of one and all” at risk for CVD.

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July 17, 2023
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Levels of omega-3 fatty acids in diet not linked to elevated risk for atrial fibrillation

Levels of omega-3 fatty acids, primarily from diet, were not related to risk for incident atrial fibrillation, according to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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June 28, 2023
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VIDEO: Understanding unmet needs in dry eye

Healio spoke with I. Paul Singh, MD, about some unmet needs in dry eye, and how to address them.

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June 26, 2023
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Eicosapentaenoic acid appears to counteract harmful CV effects from air pollution

Eicosapentaenoic acid, the active ingredient in certain omega-3 fatty acids, promoted anti-inflammatory, cytoprotective and lipid changes in endothelial cells exposed to air pollution, researchers reported.

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