Archive for March, 2008
Folic acid for fathers before conception may help prevent Down’s syndrome
0 Comments Published March 28th, 2008 in General Interest, Health, Life, Medical News, Medicine, Nutrition, Parents, Popular, PregnancyEshre.com – Researchers have found an association between the B vitamin folic acid – found in leafy green vegetables, fruit and pulses (beans, chickpeas, lentils) – and levels of chromosomal abnormalities in men’s sperm. Men who consumed high levels of folate (found naturally in food) and/or folic acid (found in supplements) tended to have lower [...]
Omega-3 fish oil and heart health – Mayo Clinic Perspective
0 Comments Published March 10th, 2008 in General Interest, Health, Heart, Medical News, Medicine, Nutrition, Omega-3, PopularMayoClinic.org – Thousands of research studies have documented how the oils known as omega-3 fatty acids can benefit the cardiovascular system, particularly among people diagnosed with coronary artery disease. The incredible volume of research on this topic creates difficulty for many physicians and patients to stay current with findings and recommendations related to these oils. [...]

