More than three decades of research into the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids have gone a long way to establish the myriad benefits of this lipid group

Baby formula that is supplemented with fatty acids in an attempt to mimic breast milk does not boost infants' brainpower any more than formula without extra fatty acids, according to a new review of several studies.

Mayo Clinic researchers found that the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment decreased with an increase in the consumption of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. 

Fat's effects on taste go deeper than thought.

Researchers at Purdue University and the Indiana University School of Medicine found diets with a low ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids minimized the bone loss typically brought on by estrogen deficiency, which is common in post-menopausal females.