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Study links linoleic acid to triple-negative breast cancer growth

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Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically enhances the growth of the hard-to-treat “triple negative” breast cancer subtype, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The discovery could lead to new dietary and pharmaceutical … Read more

Switching from butter to plant-based oils linked to lower mortality risk

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New research reveals that higher butter consumption is associated with increased cancer and total mortality, while plant-based oils like olive, soybean, and canola reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer-related deaths. Study: Butter and Plant-Based Oils Intake and Mortality. Image Credit: vectorfusionart / Shutterstock.com A recent JAMA Internal Medicine study compares how the consumption of butter … Read more