Fatty fish-oil may help reduce tumour

2nd April, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

LONDON: An omega 3 fatty acid found in fish oils reduced the size of tumours in mice and made a chemotherapy drug more potent while limiting its harmful effects, Egyptian researcher reported.   .  The findings, published in publisher BioMed Central’s peer-reviewed Cell Division journal, add to evidence showing a range of health benefits from eating the fatty acids found in » Read More

Olive oil protects against heart attack, stroke

2nd April, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Washington: Portuguese researchers have identified a vital component of olive oil that gives greatest protection from heart attack and stroke. Lead researcher Fatima Paiva-Martins from University of Porto has discovered an antioxidant called DHPEA-EDA that protects red blood cells from damage more than any other part of olive oil. “These findings provide the scientific basis for the clear » Read More