Eating Fish May Help Men Reduce Risk For Type 2 Diabetes

MedWire  (7/25, Albert) reported that, according to a study  published online July 20 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, "eating fish can help men reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes." After analyzing data on 22,921 men and 29,759 women without a history of diabetes who ranged in age from 45 to 75 and who were followed … Continue reading Eating Fish May Help Men Reduce Risk For Type 2 Diabetes

Eating Fish, Shellfish May Reduce Risk For Diabetes

MedWire (6/21, Ford) reported, "Analysis of data from over 100,000 individuals in China has shown that eating fish and shellfish significantly reduces the risk for developing diabetes," according to a study published online June 15 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. After evaluating "data collected from 51,963 men aged 40-74 years and 64,193 women aged … Continue reading Eating Fish, Shellfish May Reduce Risk For Diabetes

Consuming Baked, Broiled Fish May Help Protect Against Heart Failure

The Washington Post (5/24, Stein) "The Checkup" blog reported that consuming baked or broiled fish may be beneficial for the heart, according to research published in the journal Circulation: Heart Failure. Investigators "analyzed data collected between 1991 and 2008 from 84,493 women participating in the federally funded Women's Health Initiative." The researchers found that individuals "who … Continue reading Consuming Baked, Broiled Fish May Help Protect Against Heart Failure

Regular Fish Consumption May Help Prevent AMD

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