Pregnant women are advised to eat 8 to 12 ounces (about two to three servings) of seafood low in mercury a week to aid fetal brain development. malkovkosta - stock.adobe.com In cod they trust. “This ...

Brain staining of pregnant fish. On the left is the Nissl staining use to determine neuron morphology and on the right is ki67 staining which stains for cell proliferation. New research reveals that ...

Many studies have shown eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil supplements may have benefits ranging from heart health to mood boosters to brain development. Now a study suggests it may ...

Research creates a framework to better balance the nutritional benefit of fish consumption with the risk of mercury exposure to the developing brain. Fish consumption during pregnancy is a complex ...

Recently the FDA and EPA released some final advice on fish consumption with a focus on pregnant women, who the agencies found weren’t getting the recommended serving. They even created a simplified ...

Fish consumption during pregnancy is a complex scientific topic. On one hand, fish are rich in nutrients essential to brain development, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, iodine, and ...

Eating sushi while pregnant can be just fine, if you know what to order and trust the restaurant where you're eating to prepare it properly. Here's what you can safely eat, and what's best to avoid.