University of Granada researchers have found that consumption of certain kinds of fish more than three times a week could worsen cognitive performance in children.
University of Granada researchers have found that consumption of certain kinds of fish more than three times a week could worsen cognitive performance in children.
Those with higher levels of exposure to mercury show a generalised delay in cognitive, memory and verbal areas. Mercury is a contaminant found especially in oily fish and canned fish and to a lesser extent in white fish.
Study Unveils Benefits of Fish Oil on Arthritis
Fish oils are known for their beneficial health effects, but how and why they produce anti-inflammatory effects remains uncertain.
Fish oils are known for their beneficial health effects, but how and why they produce anti-inflammatory effects remains uncertain.
This study has described for the first time the extent of childhood exposure to environmental pollutant of special concern - mercury.
The researchers found that total mercury concentrations in the hair of 4 year-old-children from Granada were between 0.04 and 6.67 g / g.
Scientists Explain Why Red Wine Can't Be Blended With Fish
Boffins have reported the first scientific elucidation for one of the most widely known rules of thumb for blending wine with food: Red wine with red meat, white wine with fish.
Boffins have reported the first scientific elucidation for one of the most widely known rules of thumb for blending wine with food: Red wine with red meat, white wine with fish.
The results showed that fish consumption is the main source of exposure to mercury in the sample population studied.
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Male Fish Becoming Feminized In Nine Major U.S. River Basins
Studies say that plastics, pesticides and even common prescription drugs are releasing synthetic and natural hormones into rivers and streams.
Studies say that plastics, pesticides and even common prescription drugs are releasing synthetic and natural hormones into rivers and streams.
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Eating Fish 'doesn't Save You from Heart Failure'
Fish plays no role in the prevention of heart failure, but it can be partly beneficial for people with diabetes, according to a large prospective population study.
Fish plays no role in the prevention of heart failure, but it can be partly beneficial for people with diabetes, according to a large prospective population study.
