For many of the world’s poorest, a simple glass of milk can make a big difference where dietary diversity is limited.

A draft UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids from global diets has elicited a sharp reaction from experts who claim ...

Some foods can lead to plaque build up in major arteries. These are several of the top food culprits you should avoid.

Trans fat vs. saturated fat. The key difference between trans and saturated fat, says Volpe, is that saturated fat is mainly found naturally in animal products, like meat and dairy, ...

"We found the incorporation of trans fats through SPT increased lipoprotein secretion from the liver, which then promoted the formation of atherosclerotic plaques," says first author Jivani ...

Trans fat destroys health as effectively as cigarette smoking, but it’s hard to avoid. Thankfully, we are consuming a lot less trans fat than we were in the past.

Trans fat occurs naturally in some dairy and meat products, but the main source is partially hydrogenated oils, formed when hydrogen is added to liquid vegetable oils to harden them.

Prior research has established a link between the consumption of dietary fats and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which subsequently leads to inflammation and tumor formation in the liver.

December 15, 2021 With trans fat no longer an issue, margarine may be a healthier alternative to butter The FDA banned the use of partially hydrogenated oils in processed foods in 2018 ...

Trans fat should be less than 1 percent of calories, half today’s average. A centerpiece of the heart campaign is a Web-based calculator so consumers don’t have to do that math.

"We found the incorporation of trans fats through SPT increased lipoprotein secretion from the liver, which then promoted the formation of atherosclerotic plaques,” says first author Jivani ...