1.24.2006

Good For the Heart, But Doesn't Prevent Cancer

From FoxNews:
Eating fish is good for you, but it won't prevent cancer, according to a new study.

It's no reason to stop eating fish rich in the important nutrients called omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids cut your risk of heart disease and stroke and aid children's early mental development. They seem to do many other good things, too.

They just do not just fight cancer, find RAND researcher Catherine H. MacLean, MD, PhD, and colleagues. As part of a huge, government-funded study, MacLean's team looked for every scrap of evidence on omega-3 fatty acids and cancer risk. They analyzed 38 large studies that evaluated the risk of 11 different cancers in people who consumed different amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.



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