Oily Fish Prevents Asthma In Offspring

The waters surrounding the debate about how much fish is healthy during pregnancy just got a little murkier. A new study shows that eating oily fish such as salmon or trout as little as once a week during pregnancy may help protect your children against developing asthma. On the other hand, eating processed fish sticks may boost your offspring’s risk of developing asthma -- a breathing disorder that affects about 5 million youngsters in the U.S. alone, say researchers.

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