For decades, Americans have avoided saturated fat out of concern it could raise LDL (bad) cholesterol, which is linked to heart disease. But newer research suggests that not all forms of saturated fat ...

Scientists have spotted unique subtypes of fat cells in the human body, and by unraveling their functions, they found that the cells may play a role in obesity. "Finding these [fat] subtypes is ...

For years, fat has had a bad reputation in the world of nutrition. But as Vinny Kodamala, nutritionist at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor explains: “A small amount of fat is actually beneficial for you. ...

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 ...

A new study offers reassurance about the safety of certain processed fats found in everyday foods. Interesterified fats made from palm or plant oils didn’t raise cholesterol or cause metabolic harm in ...

The updated U.S. food pyramid has renewed discussion around what it means to consume healthy fat. There are also lots of misconceptions about being ‘fat but fit’ or being ‘skinny fat’. Medical News ...