The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who have endured a long cold winter. This year will likely prove to be one of the busier camping seasons as many Americans bypass more expensive vacations that involve pricey airline tickets or gas guzzling road trips. Emergency department staff will probably see a greater number of people with contact dermatitis caused by exposure to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac.
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So you take a few fish oil capsules every day. You try to eat fish once or twice a week. But is that enough to take full advantage of the... Read more »
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Long associated with overall heart health including helping your body maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Omega-3 fatty... Read more »
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Also known as: fish oils, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)/docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), alpha-linolenic acid (the plant version of omega-3). Potential... Read more »
Scientists with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences have found that some people who consume a lot of fish oil and other omega-3... Read more »
A new study published in the medical journal Circulation has found that omega-6 fatty acids are a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan.... Read more »
Researchers in Australia are starting a new study to see if omega-3 fatty acids help children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).... Read more »