New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified fatty acids that selectively induce death in ...

When it comes to healthy fats, good things come in threes. Omega-3’s! These polyunsaturated fatty acids, or PUFAs, are “good” fats, and as the name implies, there are three main types of omega-3 fatty ...

Q. I don't understand the difference between omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. I know we're supposed to increase consumption of the omega 3s. What about omega 6? A. Omega 3 and omega 6 are types of ...

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel, are known to reduce the risks of heart disease for everyone. However, a new analysis reveals that the benefits of omega-3 consumption ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may reduce the risk for hip fractures in postmenopausal women, recent research suggests. Scientists analyzed red blood cell samples ...

Heart attacks mean energy deprivation. Could a fatty acid found in energy drinks, then, help recovery? A preclinical study explores this question. A medium-chain fatty acid found in energy drinks ...

Pensini et al. sought an efficient way to remove these contaminants. Using a combination of experiments and simulations, the researchers uncovered how fatty acids can help separate and trap pollutants ...