Eating Fish, Breast-Feeding Boost Infant Development

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"In previous work in a population of U.S. women, we similarly found that higher prenatal fish consumption was associated with an overall benefit for child cognitive development, but that higher mercury levels attenuated this benefit," Oken said. "Therefore, women should continue to eat fish -- especially during pregnancy -- but should choose fish types likely to be lower in mercury."

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has more about mercury levels in fish.

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-- Kevin McKeever