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 ...

Omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 are three types of fatty acids. Each offers health benefits, but you need omega-3 fatty acids the most. Keeping your intake of omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fats within a ...

Omega-3s are a vital part of the diet: The healthy fats have been shown to help with everything from decreasing risk of heart issues, reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure and reducing risk ...

Researchers have obtained new insights into how African-American and Hispanic-American people’s genes influence their ability to use Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for good health. The findings are ...

Our immune system implements an array of strategies to combat threatening infections. White blood cells called cytotoxic T lymphocytes or "CD8 T cells" are soldiers of the immune system, serving as ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Words matter in national dietary guidance—especially technical ones. In the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ...

In a groundbreaking study, a healthy fatty acid in olive oil and nuts has been found to "supercharge" immune cells specialized to fight cancer. Meanwhile, another kind of natural fatty acid undermines ...

The monoclonal antibody Herceptin dras­tically improves prog­nosis for patients with HER2+ breast cancer. But if the primary tumor metasta­sizes to the brain, it often fails to respond to treatments.

Injecting a fatty acid that is used to make very long fat molecules into the eyes of elderly mice improved their vision for up to a month, indicating that the natural compound could potentially be ...