There is mounting evidence that omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil supplements not only help prevent cardiovascular diseases in healthy individuals, but also reduce the incidence of cardiac events and mortality in patients with existing heart disease. A new study, published in the August 11, 2009, issue of the Journal …

Red meat may raise odds for ulcerative colitis, but oily fish could be protective, study shows…. Consuming too much of a common polyunsaturated fatty acid could be a contributing factor in an estimated 30 percent of all cases of ulcerative colitis, researchers say. In a new study, participants who had the highest intake…

For more than a year, I’ve been writing about my cooking and eating habits in the “Muscle Chow” column. I used to get asked about exercises. Now it’s questions like “Did you ever cheat, or have you always eaten perfectly?” Well, sure I’ve cheated. How would I know what good eating is …

Dietary acrylamide was not associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, according to data from a large prospective case-cohort study in the April 28 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Acrylamide is formed in some starchy foods, such as potato chips and French fries, during high-temperature cook…