What is the hook tool on a Swiss Army Knife? Officially, the hook in a Swiss Army Knife is meant for carrying parcels or packages wrapped with string or thin cords, that can be hung from the hook and carried along with the body of the SAK acting as a handle. This is the reason…

In fish the nerves that activate breathing take a short journey from an ancient part of the brain, the brain stem, to the throat and gills. This complex arrangement means that the nerves are prone to spasm, which can initiate hiccups. Do animals hiccup? Hiccups seem to occur in most mammals. They have been studied…

Are fish oils bad for ulcerative colitis? Fish oil supplements, which are rich in n-3 fatty acids, may reduce inflammation, decrease the need for anti-inflammatory drugs, and promote normal weight gain in people with ulcerative colitis. Can fish oil cause bowel problems? Diarrhea Diarrhea is one of the most common side effects associated with taking…

Conclusion: Omega-3 supplementation could reduce serum concentrations of testosterone and regulate menstrual cycle without significant effect on SHBG and FAI. Future studies with longer period of supplementation are warranted. What does fish oil do for Menstrual Cycle? The findings support what researchers already know about omega-3 fatty acids, an important fat found in fish oil….

Some studies have found that taking moderate doses of fish oil could enhance sleep quality. One study of 395 children, for instance, showed that taking 600 mg of omega-3 fatty acids daily for 16 weeks helped improve sleep quality ( 22 ). Does fish oil help with sleeping? Omega 3s may improve sleep quality and…

They found that DHA-enriched fish oil enhanced B cell activation and select antibody production, which may actually aid immune responses associated with pathogen clearance, while possibly dampening the totality of the inflammatory response. Does fish oil lower immunity? Fenton said the results show a high dose of fish oil beyond what you’d normally get from…

If your gut reaction is “yuck,” you are in good company. Whether it’s from remembering Grandma’s cod liver oil or taking today’s capsules, many people believe fish oil ought to taste bad. The truth is that omega-3 supplements shouldn’t taste like yesteryear’s salmon. And if your fish oil does, it may be rancid. How do…

The Ministry of National Defence’s Directorate for Standards and Quality director, Nguyen Van Tach, says that results of tests conducted over the last three years showed that some of the sauces contained harmful bacteria such as clostridium, which can cause headaches and diarrhoea. Can you eat too much fish sauce? A new report shows that…

Use the Fisher’s exact test of independence when you have two nominal variables and you want to see whether the proportions of one variable are different depending on the value of the other variable. Use it when the sample size is small. What is Fisher’s test used for? Fisher’s exact test is a statistical test…

How can humans get infected with fish parasites? Infection in humans is associated with the consumption of fish containing live parasites. Humans are not the ‘intended’ host of the parasites as we are not an aquatic mammal. Hence, in this respect humans are considered an accidental host. Can you get lice from fish? The answer…

People, especially those with open skin abrasions or scrapes, could get infected by Streptococcus iniae bacteria while handling fish or cleaning aquariums. Affected people usually develop a skin infection at the site of open cuts or scrapes. Can a fish tank in your bedroom make you sick? If you’re wondering if a fish tank in…

How do you cut frozen fish food? Break a chunk off, and piece it out with my fingers. If the piece is still too big, I grab a knife and cut it while it’s still frozen. It’s easier to do feedings when you just reach in the bag and grab how much you need. Do…