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 ...

Consuming one gram of omega-3 per day may slow down the rate of biological aging in humans, according to an analysis of data from a clinical trial involving over 700 older adults over a three-year ...

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.