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Coming out of its shell As fish stocks dwindle, we may find ourselves eating other sorts of seafood. Is shellfish a good alternative? If it's just your own health you're [...]

Forget warm milk. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania says that fish may be the key to a good night's sleep,' reported Time in December. And it's not [...]

Q I love ceviche--raw fish marinated in citrus juice. Does the dish pose a threat from bacteria and parasites? --J.K., New Paltz, N.Y. A It could, but proper preparation can [...]

The story Women who eat fish during pregnancy give birth to brighter children, say The Times, Independent, Guardian and Daily Telegraph. The source The findings, published in The Lancet, come [...]

A review of numerous studies finds no strong evidence indicating a significantly reduced risk of cancer associated with the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids. Epidemiological studies have suggested that groups [...]

A review of numerous studies finds no strong evidence indicating a significantly reduced risk of cancer associated with the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids. Epidemiological studies have suggested that groups [...]

That eating fish is good for you - and especially good for the health of your heart and blood vessels - has been shown in study after study. And most [...]

Eating seafood early in the pregnancy will reduce a woman's odds of delivering a pre-term baby, according to a new study reported in the British medical journal, BMJ (2/23/02). The [...]

One of the greatest challenges involved in treating type 1 diabetes is preventing diabetic nephropathy. Chronic microalbuminuria is an indicator of ongoing glomerular injury in diabetes and strongly predicts nephropathy. [...]

Histamine poisoning occurs after a person ingests fish in which bacteria have converted histidine to histamine. This process can usually be prevented if fish is stored at the proper, cool [...]

It is well established that nutrition plays a crucial role in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). It has been hypothesized that the low incidence of CHD in Greenland [...]

EVERYONE SHOULD eat at least two 3-ounce servings of fish every week. That's the latest word from the American Heart Association, which has just released a new set of dietary [...]

Hypertension in overweight and obese subjects is associated with insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and endothelial dysfunction. Weight loss and diet modification are often non-pharmacologic treatment options used when trying to manage [...]

Men who eat the most meat and dairy products are the most likely to die from prostate cancer, while those who eat plenty of grains and nuts are the least [...]

Q I read in your newsletter that older people may need more protein than the recommended 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight to maintain muscle mass as they age. [...]

'Study Finds Fish-Heavy Diet Offers No Heart Protection,' reported the New York Times in 1995. 'Fish Found to Cut Cardiac Risk,' declared the same paper in early 1998. Over the [...]

Inverse associations between fish intake and cardiovascular mortality have been reported in some, but not all, prospective epidemiological studies. The results of these studies suggest that fish consumption is associated [...]

Regularly eating oily fish that contain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as salmon, tuna or sardines, may help reduce the risk of breast cancer, a recent review published online June [...]

'Study: Fish oil's work against heart attacks limited,' ran the headline in USA Today in May. It was the latest disappointment from recent trials testing fish oil pills on people [...]

Studies in animals suggest that mercury can damage the pancreatic cells that produce insulin. Now scientists have found a link between mercury and diabetes in people. Researchers followed 3,875 adults [...]

For many people, seafood is one of the palate's greatest delights. And unlike a thick, juicy steak--clams, oysters, tuna, crab, and other creatures of the sea deliver high-quality protein that [...]

Populations with unusually high fish intakes, such as the Greenland Eskimos and Japanese islanders, have been shown to have low risks of cardiovascular disease. Whether these risks are attributable to [...]

It has been suggested that the substantial increase in the prevalence of childhood asthma in recent years--which has affected both rural and urban communities--may be related to aspects of diet, [...]

The Question: Does the timing of adding fish to a baby's diet affect the risk of developing asthma later in life? The Study: In this Dutch retrospective study, the age [...]

The Question: Does fish intake as an infant reduce the risk of allergies when older? The Study: Parents of 3,285 Swedish children completed questionnaires on lifestyle factors, environmental exposures, and [...]

If you've been trying to adopt a more healthy lifestyle by eating more fish, but are beginning to feel as if you can't look another cod or perch in the [...]

The role of fish intake in the prevention of cardiovascular disease is controversial. Epidemiological studies of this topic have had inconsistent results. Some studies have shown protective effects even in [...]

In addition to the multiple benefits of omega-3s gained from eating fatty fish (tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines), eating fish has now been found to reduce colon and rectal cancer risk, [...]

Eating fish, already known to be good for your heart, may also help protect your bones against osteoporosis-but the interactions between the fats found in fish and bone mass are [...]

Red meat (beef and pork) may harm the liver, while white meat (poultry and fish) may protect it. Researchers tracked 495,000 men and women for seven years. Those who ate [...]

The omega-3 fats in fish may lower the risk of hearing loss, according to an Australian study. Most hearing loss in older adults occurs at the cochlea of the inner [...]

A recent article on fish safety in Consumer Reports stirred up public concern on two counts: spoilage because of poor handling in the marketplace, and contaminants of various kinds from [...]

Eating more fish may not cut the odds that a man will get prostate cancer, but it may make him less likely to die of the disease. Researchers tracked more [...]

Most people believe that pain is a symptom of arthritis--an age-related deterioration due to wear and tear on joints. I've explained to you before that diseases ending in 'itis' contain [...]

Q Your newsletter often states the advantages of omega-3 fatty acids. But how much fish should I consume to benefit? A Both the American Heart Association and the 2005 federal [...]

Cancer of the colon or rectum was more common in people who consumed more red or processed meat and less common in those who consumed more fish, says a massive [...]

COULD something as simple as eating fish just once a week help stave off Alzheimer disease? A new study suggests yes. Researchers at the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging in [...]

A NEW pair of studies adds to the body of evidence that fish is good for heart health, particularly for people who are at increased risk for heart problems. Harvard [...]