Study: fish oil protects against cellular aging

Wed 20th Jan, 2010

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids helps keep the DNA of heart patients from unraveling, which may help explain why fish oil is so beneficial after a heart attack, said Reuters. Cardiologists have known for a long time now that omega-3 fish oil seems to be beneficial for patients with coronary heart disease. What has not been clear is why fish oil is so beneficial. Dr. Ramin Farzaneh-Far of the University of California, San Francisco, decided to look at a new mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids might work. "We found a very clear association that increasing levels of the amount of omega-3 fish oil in the blood was associated with a decrease in the rate of biological aging," Farzaneh-Far said in a telephone interview. But the mechanism should be proven.


Global Shortage of Healthcare Workers Shows Signs of Improvement, Says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a slight improvement in the global shortage of healthcare workers, highlighting a decrease in the gap between the demand for healthcare personnel and...

Caritas Advocates for Integrated Care System on International Nurses Day

On International Nurses Day, Caritas Austria emphasizes the urgent need for a comprehensive integrated care system to address the growing challenges in nursing and caregiving. The organization...

Significant Drop in Poisoning-Related Fatalities Reported

Recent data from the National Board of Forensic Medicine indicates a noteworthy decrease in deaths attributed to poisoning, which involves fatalities caused by drugs or medications, whether alone or...

Significant Rise in Drug Emergencies Among Minors in Vienna

In 2024, Vienna experienced a staggering increase of nearly 30% in drug-related emergencies involving individuals under 18. Overall, the number of emergency responses due to drug overdoses rose by...

Criticism of PVA's Handling of ME/CFS and Other Health Issues

Recent investigative reports from multiple media outlets, including APA, ORF, and Dossier, have highlighted significant social rights issues faced by individuals suffering from the multisystem...

Ichnos Glenmark Innovation Secures FDA Fast-Track Approval for ISB 2001 in Treating Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma

New York - Ichnos Glenmark Innovation (IGI) has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast-Track designation for its investigational drug ISB 2001. This approval is...

More Quick Read Articles »
German PKV Insurance

German Private Health Insurance

Health Insurance in Germany is compulsory and sometimes complicated, not to mention expensive. As an expat, you are required to navigate this landscape within weeks of arriving, so check our FAQ on PKV. For our guide on resources and access to agents who can give you a competitive quote, try our PKV Cost comparison tool.

Hospitals

Hospital and Clinic Directory

Germany is famous for its medical expertise and extensive number of hospitals and clinics. See this comprehensive directory of hospitals and clinics across the country, complete with links to their websites, addresses, contact info, and specializations/services.

Events

Upcoming Events

Offene Wunde

Offene Wunde is a documentary theater piece about the attack at the Olympia Einkaufszentrum (OEZ) by Tunay Önder and Christine Umpfenbach. On July 22, 2016, a perpetrator motivated by racism killed nine young people from Munich: Armela, Can, Dijamant, Guiliano, Hüseyin, Roberto, Sabine, Selçuk,...