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Fish Oil No Lifesaver, Study Finds

Fish oil -- a supplement taken daily by millions of Americans -- may not help you live longer, a new study released today suggests. The study is the latest piece of research feeding the debate over whether regularly taking omega-3 supplements -- most commonly in the form of fish oil -- helps the heart. A number of clinical trials have found that fish oil seems to lower risk of heart attack, sudden death, and even stroke -- though exactly how this works remains unclear. Yet, other studies have...Full Story
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