Chemists want to trick cancer cells into taking up drug molecules by attaching the payloads to fatty acids. These cells grow rapidly compared to normal cells and they recognize fatty acids as ...

Fatty acids are necessary for the normal functioning of all systems in the body. People can only get essential fatty acids from food sources, while it can create nonessential fatty acids. There are ...

Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice ...

Omega-3 fatty acid concentrations in red blood cells were linked with brain structure and cognitive function in midlife, an exploratory cross-sectional study showed. In about 2,200 people with an ...

The controversy surrounding omega-6 oils has created widespread confusion about their role in health and inflammation. While these essential fatty acids have been unfairly demonized, the real issue ...

Words matter in national dietary guidance—especially technical ones. In the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, readers are urged to prioritize oils “with essential fatty acids,” with olive ...

Diet plays an important role in keeping your heart healthy. Foods containing omega-3 fatty acids should be mentioned in this regard. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients which are crucial for ...

A new study has found that taking a certain supplement could help slow down the aging process. Here's everything you need to know.