Ever wonder how your great-grandmother ate cream and butter constantly, but still managed to stay so thin? Or how French women consume baguettes by the boatload and don't seem to gain weight?

The effects of global climate change already are resulting in the loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise, and longer and more intense heat waves, among other threats. Now, a survey of planktonic ...

Omega-3 fatty acids have been touted as essential nutrients for overall health, but it is important to look critically at the potential benefits of omega-3s for eye health. While studies show that ...

Share on Pinterest Omega-3, found in foods such as fish and walnuts, may be beneficial for people with ALS, a progressive, incurable disease. Ingrid Bertens/Stocksy Omega-3 fatty acids are known to ...

Share on Pinterest Research suggests that the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent certain types of cancer. Tatyana Lavrova/Stocksy Past studies show that omega-3 and omega-6 ...

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Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Omega-3 fatty acids are one of two types of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Due to their anti-inflammatory properties, omega-3 ...

Share on Pinterest According to research, most people may not be getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet. Image Credit: Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images A new research review reports that most ...

What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3 fatty acids (brand names: Dermapet, Eicosaderm, Welactin, and others) are a dietary supplement for long-term use in dogs and cats. They are also known as fish oil ...