One of the most abundant fatty acids in the body -- and a key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet-- could be a safe, easy and natural cure for bacterial vaginosis, a new lab study suggests. Oleic ...

Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat found. Foods like olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, avocados, and nuts contain high amounts of oleic acid. Classified as an omega-9 fatty acid, oleic acid is ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a "qualified" health claim for consuming oils with high levels of oleic acid to reduce risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). The new qualified ...

Dieticians recommend consuming mostly unsaturated fats for cardiovascular health and a slim waistline. Now, in a surprising twist, researchers claim one such fat, oleic acid, may worsen α-synuclein ...