Omega-3 fatty acids from seafood and oily fish — not plants — are linked with a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a slower decline in kidney function, according to a study published in The BMJ. Estimates show that CKD afflicts 700 million people in the world, causing kidney failure and even death. Kidney damage can start years before symptoms appear. Several factors increase CKD risk, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and a family history of...

Try to get as much basic, useful information as you can. This will help you to make decisions about your care. Write down your questions and concerns. Bring them with you when you see your health care provider. You may ask: What kind of cancer do I have?
Where is the cancer?
Has it spread?
Can my cancer be treated?
What is the chance that my cancer can be cured?
What other tests or procedures do I need?
What are my treatment options?
How will the treatment benefit me?
What can I expect dur...

Herbal preparations have been used from ancient times to obtain effective pain relief. Turmeric and boswellia are well-studied anti-inflammatory compounds gaining in popularity and being used as an adjunct to, but also as an alternative to, conventional treatments for musculoskeletal pain. Symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA), including pain, morning stiffness, joint swelling, limited range of motion, and decreased physical function, typically are treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...

A new study published Jan. 25 in Nature by researchers from the Salk Institute showed that low levels of the amino acid serine put diabetic mice at risk for developing peripheral neuropathy. The scientists are now using their findings to develop a test that can indicate whether a patient could benefit from serine supplementation. To test this hypothesis, scientists fed mice a serine-free diet combined with either a low-fat or high-fat diet for 12 months. A control group was also part of the ...

Massage involves moving (manipulating) muscles and rubbing or stroking soft tissues of the body. There are many different styles of massage. Oncology massage therapists are specially trained to adjust pressure, speed, duration and direction of strokes to provide a safe session for a person with cancer. All styles of massage aim to promote deep relaxation in tissue by applying pressure to muscles and pressure points. This helps to release both muscular and emotional tension. The style of mass...

Omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids have several health benefits. They help protect your bones and joints, and because they contain anti-inflammatory fats, they can help lower cholesterol.  Those benefits can also help reduce the heart-related side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiation. And because they’re linked to reducing inflammation, they may also lower the risk of cancer recurrence. You can find these healthy essential fats in salmon, trout, tuna and sardines...