In continuing coverage, the Washington Post (3/29, Searing) reports that omega-3 fatty acid fish oils may help prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published online March 14 in the Archives of Ophthalmology. For the study, researchers analyzed "data on 38,022 women, who averaged 55 years old and had no … Continue reading Regular Fish Consumption May Help Prevent AMD
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US Eye Specialists Welcome Nintendo 3DS Game Device
In continuing coverage, the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (3/27, Svenson) reported, "US eye specialists are welcoming the Nintendo 3DS game device," saying that it may help detect vision disorders. "These problems are much easier to fix if caught before age 6, when the visual system in our brains is more or less done developing." Unfortunately, "only … Continue reading US Eye Specialists Welcome Nintendo 3DS Game Device
Nicotine May Pose Harm To Diabetes Patients By Raising Blood Sugar Levels
HealthDay (3/25, Gordon) reported that "nicotine in cigarettes may be even more deadly for people who have diabetes," according to findings presented at an American Chemical Society meeting in Anaheim, California. In lab experiments, researchers from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona found that even the smallest dose of nicotine "increased HbA1C levels by 8.8 … Continue reading Nicotine May Pose Harm To Diabetes Patients By Raising Blood Sugar Levels
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Exercise May Diminish Negative Impact Of High-Salt Diet On Blood Pressure
HealthDay (3/23, Mozes) reported, "Physical activity may diminish the negative impact of a high-salt diet on blood pressure," according to a study presented Wednesday at the American Heart Association's conference. For the study, researchers examined data on some 1,900 men and women, all of whom "consumed 3,000 mg of sodium a day in their diet; … Continue reading Exercise May Diminish Negative Impact Of High-Salt Diet On Blood Pressure