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 ...