fatty acids

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help In Boosting Lung Health: Study

The study reveals that omega-3 fatty acids, also found in nuts and seeds, plant oils, and fortified foods, can help prevent decline in lung function.

Jul 21, 2023, 17:36 PM IST

Whole body vibration reduces diabetic inflammation: Study

Whole body vibration (WBV) can significantly improve how well our body uses glucose as an energy source and adjust our microbiome and immune cells to reduce diabetic inflammation, says a new study.

Aug 06, 2019, 16:38 PM IST

Experimental obesity drug may prevent kidney stones

Japanese scientists have found that an experimental obesity drug can potentially prevent the formation of kidney stones in mice.

Mar 19, 2018, 11:30 AM IST

This is how saturated fatty acids lead to lethal diseases

Researchers have finally been able to find why saturated fats cause a wide variety of lipid-related disease, says a study.

Dec 04, 2017, 10:48 AM IST

Alzheimer's disease linked to fatty acids in brain, says study

Currently it is thought that the main reason for developing memory problems in dementia is the presence of two big molecules in the brain called tau and amyloid proteins, researchers said.

Mar 23, 2017, 17:58 PM IST

Consume THIS fatty acid to mitigate damage caused by air pollution

Omega-3 fatty acids (OFAs), found in a variety of foods including in oily fish, soy beans and spinach, could reduce inflammation and oxidative stress caused by air pollution by up to half, according to the study conducted in mice.

Mar 04, 2017, 16:34 PM IST

New detection method paves way for early prevention of psychosis

Scientists have developed a new probability model that has shown 70 percent accuracy in predicting patients, who are at greatest risk of having their first psychotic episode within 12 months, compared with the 28 percent accuracy of the current criteria.

Oct 16, 2016, 00:20 AM IST

Omega-3 supplement may improve reading skills in kids

Children with attention problems, in particular, may be helped in their reading with the addition of these fatty acids, the study said.

Sep 15, 2016, 13:24 PM IST

Expecting mothers should eat a balance of omega-3 and -6 to improve children's health

The health benefits of fish as a rich source of omega-3 are already well known, but a new Japanese study has now found further evidence to suggest that ensuring adequate consumption of omega-3 when pregnant can have a beneficial effect on the child's development, with researchers also believing they have found out why.

Jan 18, 2016, 12:06 PM IST

Not all trans fats harm the heart

As per a new study, not all trans fatty acids are bad for you.

Sep 23, 2015, 14:03 PM IST