With New Year's resolutions in full swing, lots of Americans are committing to being more fit and losing weight. One stubborn area that many of us will be battling is that squishy part around our ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDNKey TakeawaysPalmitic acid, a saturated fat found in foods like palm oil and ...

Fat. It seems we're always trying to avoid gaining it or avoid eating it. But, when it comes to dietary fats, some are actually good for our health—and some are essential. Alice H. Lichtenstein, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FDA is phasing out artificial trans fats from the food supply, but people should limit their intake of saturated fats, too, which can also cause heart disease. There are three ...

It seems like in the past couple of years, the conversation around cooking fats has hit a fever pitch. Social media trends push certain oils while the health and wellness hamster wheel constantly ...

While the fat-free craze of the 90s is long behind us, the current conversation around fats is actually very nuanced. This is because there are several different types of fats—both "good" and "bad." ...

What kinds of fats are in your foods? There are three main types: unsaturated, saturated and trans fats. While the FDA is moving to ban artificial trans fats from the food supply, they are not the ...

More than 40% of U.S. adults are considered obese. That's according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But doctors and health experts say there are different types of fat. Some are ...

The concept of "good fats" and "bad fats" has influenced diet trends, public health policy, and biomedical research for decades. Now, a new study led by Thomas A. Vallim, Ph.D., a researcher and ...

Here's what both margarine and butter are, how they vary nutritionally and why it's best to enjoy either option in moderation.