In people with heart problems, omega-3 fatty acids may help lower their risk of death.

Not all omega-3 fatty acids act the same way in the body.

You've likely heard about the many health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.

There isn't enough information available to know how omega-6 fatty acids work.

The 16- and 18-carbon fatty acids are the most common.

Omega-3 fatty acids are key for normal development and growth.

Many questions remain, she said: How important are omega-3 fatty acids to human health?

Not quite, but this fatty acid comes with several benefits.

Since the human body cannot make omega-3 fatty acids, we have to get them from our diet.

Omega-3 fatty acids may lower the overall risk of death from heart disease.