Omega-3 DHA may prevent earliest preemies

By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For pregnant women, supplements of an omega-3 fatty acid called Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may help to reduce the likelihood of giving birth very prematurely, according to a new study. The results add to evidence that omega-3 fatty acid supplements make pregnancy last a little longer, which means more development time for babies before birth, less hospital time after birth and a better long-term health outlook. That’s important for women in the U.S. …