Fat, fat, fat! Would all of our weight loss problems be solved if we just eliminated fat from our diets? Unfortunately, it's not that simple. We actually need fats -- can't live without them, in fact.

Fats often get a bad name, but your body actually needs them. They give you energy, help your body take in important vitamins, build cells, and keep your nerves and muscles working. In fact, many ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When it comes to protecting your heart, one of the most effective strategies is to prioritize the right kinds of fats in your diet. A common misconception is that simply choosing a ...

We need to consume fat to survive, but a new study has shown that the human body can process different types of fats in different ways. Over the years, studies have indicated that some types of fat ...

Protein and carbohydrate macronutrients (nutrients we need a lot of) have been discussed in recent columns. Today’s column is about the third macronutrient: fat. Proteins and carbs have four calories ...