The American Heart Association wants people to know that "there's no reason to avoid seed oils and plenty of reasons to eat them," but some media headlines and social media influencers will ask you to ...

A new study by Toho University has revealed that gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils such as evening primrose and borage, can directly relax constricted coronary ...

Omega-3 fatty acids are very good for your health, but it can be hard to get enough if you don't eat fish. Here are the 6 best plant sources of omega-3s.

There’s a lot of confusion around omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Get expert explanations based on science, not trends.

Research suggests linoleic acid, found in common cooking oils, may increase the risk of aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, prompting experts to caution against overuse of seed and vegetable ...

Forestry waste can be turned into a high-value fatty acid, thanks to a bright red yeast engineered by University of Alberta researchers.

A new study published in the journal Immunity reveals a mechanism that allows triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) to develop resistance to therapy. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine showed ...

Using fermentation, University of Alberta researchers have come up with a way to produce higher amounts of a healthy fatty acid found mainly in pomegranates. The paper is published in the Journal ...

Certain ultraprocessed foods high in omega-6 fatty acids may be preventing the body from fighting off colorectal cancer cells, a recent study published in the British Society of Gastroenterology ...

Recent research highlights that omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduce acne severity. Supplementation and a Mediterranean diet improved skin condition in most study participants.

New research looks at the association between omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid consumption levels in women who self-report a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Your body makes short-chain fatty acids during digestion. Learn about how they benefit your health today.