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AHRQ Radio Podcast - Lead Story: Report on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

AUDIO PODCAST: Newscast
Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:00 AM

Lead Story: Report on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy comments on new findings that taking dietary supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids or regularly consuming fish does not appear to reduce a person’s risk of developing cancer.

Podcast Description:

This audio program features current news and information from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Learn more about hip fractures;

New AHRQ research finds that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids is unlikely to reduce the risk of cancer;

"Watchful waiting" is shown to be a viable option for men with hernias.


	Duration: 05:11 (MM:SS) File Size: 5 MB

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