Omega-6 fatty acids, on the other hand, have a reputation for being inflammatory. “Modern diets tend to lead to inflammation, chronic disease, and metabolic issues,” says Sean Bourke ...

Higher plasma levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a lower incidence of cancer. However, omega-3 fatty acids are linked to an increased risk for prostate cancer ...

A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, published in Science, has revealed that linoleic acid—an omega-6 fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils, pork, and eggs—could promote the growth ...

Following a diet higher in the omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid may help support cardiometabolic health, and lower a person's ...

Soy industry promotes cholesterol-lowering benefits of seed oils while over 40 brands join the Seed Oil Free Alliance.

While plant-based foods like flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and hemp seeds are rich in ALA—a type of omega-3—they don’t ...