Periodontitis, a common inflammatory disease in which gum tissue separates from teeth, leads to accumulation of bacteria and potential bone and tooth loss. In a new study, researchers found that ...

March 23, 2010 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Replacing dietary saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease events, a new study has shown [1]. The ...

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 ...

A viral debate questions olive oil’s heart-health status. Here’s what dietitians say about how canola oil and olive oil ...

Omega-3 fish oil is one of the most widely used supplements for general health and wellness. The polyunsaturated fats EPA and ...

The risk of schizophrenia is increased in offspring whose mothers experience malnutrition during pregnancy. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are dietary components that are crucial for the ...

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are defined as fatty acids that possess more than two carbon-carbon double bonds. Given that they also contain 18 or more carbon atoms, they are often referred to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The benefit was specifically noted with polyunsaturated fat, often found in oils such as peanut, corn and ...

Boston, MA – Although for nearly 60 years people have been urged to decrease their consumption of saturated fats to prevent heart disease, until now there has been surprisingly little scientific ...

Last week, the American Heart Association said coconut oil is unhealthy, reigniting a conversation about saturated fat and leaving some confused about what is healthy. "There’s a disconnect between ...