Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may prevent high-risk children from developing type 1 diabetes, early research suggests.

Children who have a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes lower their chances by up to 55 percent if they eat fatty acids often found in fish oils

Vitamin D deficiency early in pregnancy is associated with a five-fold increased risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy which can lead to fetal death, a new study suggests.

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences said the risk of preeclampsia was present even with supplementation of up to 400 International Units (IU)

The American Dietetic Association, in association with the Dietitians of Canada are creating a comprehensive recommendation on the types and quantity of fats people should have in their diets.

Both American and Canadian health experts stress that our body needs some fat, out of which 20 to 30 percent of energy needs should be met by dietary fat

In the latest wave and health crisis regarding products from China and recalled toys. Mattel announced on Wednesday that as a result of the company's ongoing investigation of its toys manufactured by vendors in China, the company has voluntarily recalled 11 toys globally, including eight pet and furniture playsets sold under the Barbie(R) brand and three Fisher-Price(R) toys, due to lead.

The toy maker did say however that no actual Barbie dolls are included within the recall. In total, there are 522,000 affected toys in the U.S., and 322,000 affected toys outside of the U.S. Mattel has completed the testing program for the majority of its toys, including all of its toys currently sourced from vendors

The attorney whose lawsuit sparked the recent recall of defective Chinese tires is now spearheading a class action lawsuit to compel Mattel to pay for the testing of children who might have been lead- poisoned by 1.5 million toxic toys.

Early last week Mattel recalled 436,000 "Sarge" die-cast vehicles from its "CARS" which had been painted with lead paint and offered replacement products to consumers.

"Recalling the toys is only a first step," Jeffrey Killino, of the Philadelphia firm of Woloshin and Killino said. "Replacing them costs Mattel pennies. If Mattel is really concerned about the safety of children, then it should address the root of the issue -- determining how many children were affected by these poisoned toys so that they can get immediate treatment. Only then can parents have true peace of mind