Mercury Pollution in China: Getting Better, But New Health Risks Emerging
Researchers studied mercury exposure across China over nearly 20 years by analyzing data from 158 different studies. They found that mercury levels in people's …
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How Much Fish Do You Really Need for Brain Health?
Researchers looked at whether eating fish twice a week—as most health guidelines suggest—gives you enough omega-3 fatty acids for your body to work its best. …
Read MoreMercury in Breast Milk: What Nursing Mothers Need to Know
Researchers tested breast milk and fingernails from 74 nursing mothers to measure how much mercury they were passing to their babies. Mercury is a toxic metal …
Read MoreHeavy Metals Found in Fish You Eat—Here's What You Need to Know
Researchers tested three types of fish commonly eaten in Turkey to see how much toxic metals they contain. They found that different fish species accumulate …
Read MoreDoes Eating Fish Help You Stay Younger? New Study Has Answers
Researchers wanted to know if eating fish could help slow down how fast our bodies age. They studied thousands of American adults and found that people who ate …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels During Pregnancy May Affect Blood Health
Researchers studied 103 pregnant women to understand how vitamin D levels affect their blood health and their babies' development. They found that pregnant …
Read MoreAnxiety Medicine Found in Fish: Should You Worry?
Researchers in China discovered that a common anxiety medication called diazepam is showing up in freshwater fish, and the levels are increasing. Between 2020 …
Read MoreWhy Parents Want Kids to Eat More Fish (But Don't)
Fish and seafood are packed with nutrients that help babies and toddlers grow and develop properly, especially during the first two years of life. A new study …
Read MoreForever Chemicals in Fish: What You Need to Know
Researchers tested popular fish species to measure levels of harmful chemicals called PFAS (forever chemicals) that don't break down in the environment or our …
Read MoreFish and Omega-3 Pills Both Boost Heart-Healthy Levels in Young Adults
Researchers wanted to know if eating fish or taking omega-3 supplements actually works to improve heart health markers in young people. They studied 40 healthy …
Read MoreHalf of Pregnant Women in Ethiopia Lack Vitamin D
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered that nearly half of pregnant women in their first few months of pregnancy don't have enough vitamin D in their blood. …
Read MoreFish Helps Pain, Coffee Might Make It Worse in Older Adults
Researchers followed 205 older adults for two years to see how changes in what they eat affect their pain levels. They found that people who ate more fish …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 8% in Nearly 1 Million People
A major new study looked at nearly one million people over 12 years and found that following a Mediterranean diet can lower your risk of getting type 2 …
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