A new study, published in the journal Nature, has found a key fatty acid found in palm oil can promote cancer metastasis in mice. The research, which does not claim dietary palm oil has cancer-causing ...

Echium seed oil is a plant-based source of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, as well as many phytochemicals with antioxidant properties.

A number of empirical studies have shown that both these substances are effective in facilitating weight loss. There is, however, ongoing debate with regards to the superiority of each substance.

Consuming a diet rich in oils with linoleic acids may lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes, suggests a new study. The results showed that men and women with higher linoleic acid levels -- ...

What are omega-3 fatty acids? Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids found in certain foods. The term “omega-3” refers to their chemical structure. Omega-3 fatty acids cannot be made in ...