A new study finds that many fish oil supplements make health claims that aren't backed up by research. (Getty Images) For years, fish oil supplements were promoted as an important way to boost health ...

With the high rate of heart disease in the U.S., health experts are constantly seeking strategies the general public will adopt to lower their risk. One such strategy is the campaign to eat more fish ...

Eating fish like tuna or salmon one or twice a week can help older hearts keep their rhythm and reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death. A new study suggests eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids ...

A recent study concluded those who take fish oil may be less likely to suffer a heart attack. About 26,000 people participated in the so-called VITamin D and OmegA-3 Trial (VITAL). The trial — said to ...

Many people take fish oil supplements to protect their heart either as a prescription or over-the-counter medication. However, in recent years researchers have questioned not only whether the ...

A new study finds that fish oil has no benefits for people with heart disease. April 9, 2012— -- Millions of Americans take fish oil supplements, hoping to keep their hearts at their healthiest.

(CNN) -- You may want to forget the fish oil supplements if you are hoping to prevent heart problems. For years, the American Heart Association has recommended eating two servings of fish a week. In ...

U.S. doctors have confirmed that eating at least two servings of oily fish per week is enough to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Oily fish can be tuna, mackerel, and salmon. However, it ...

Fish oil supplements, widely touted for their ability to improve heart health, may not be as useful in protecting the heart as once thought, according to a new study in the Journal of the American ...

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