Omega 3 Fish Oil Linked to Osteoarthritis Prevention

Citing “strong evidence” that omega 3 “influences the biochemistry of [osteoarthritis,” researchers are ready to say that omega 3 fatty acids, the essential nutrients found in fish oil, probably prevent the development of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by cartilege degeneration and the growth of bony plates in joints. The combination leads to serious pain and [...]

Biotechnology Firm Engineers Fish Oil Soy Beans

With just one more step remaining in the FDA approval process, bioengineering firm Monsanto is working hard to gets its new, “fish oil” soy beans onto the market (Forbes, Apr 11 2011).The beans, which have been bioengineered to contain the same omega 3 fatty acids that can be found in fatty fish oils like those [...]

Antibiotics and Your Health: Some Things You Need to Know

There’s no question about it, antibiotics can really pack a punch! However, just like almost anything else, they has a commendable “good” side and a vicious “bad” side. Antibiotics can be used effectively to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. However, antibiotics do not discriminate“ they kill the bad bacteria as well as the [...]