WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Here’s a look at some of the day’s top health stories.
Pregnancy hypertension
Taking extra zinc and calcium three months before conception may help women avoid hypertension when pregnant.
Researchers say the study at Columbia University highlights the importance of nutrition before conceiving.
Hypertension during the pregnancy can harm both the mother and developing fetus.
Fighting childhood obesity
A new study reveals a possible new way to fight childhood obesity.
Researchers at Syracuse University found that the offspring of male mice that consumed fish oil had a lower body weight than the offspring of fathers not supplemented with fish oil.
Researchers say this is the first study to examine inheritance patterns exclusively in the paternal line.
Managing obesity with olives
In another test with mice, researchers at Virginia Tech found a natural compound in olives called elenolic acid can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss.
They hope this finding can one day lead to safe and inexpensive natural products to manage obesity and diabetes.
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