NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A high intake of trans fats could increase colon cancer risk, according to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. People who ate the most trans ...

THUMBNAIL: Nutrition Matters You've probably heard that McDonald's is making the transition to a more healthful oil, specifically one that contains less trans fat. While you might think for a moment ...

During recent Web chats, two Lean Plate Club members reported scrutinizing the nutrition labels of what they considered to be healthful foods only to discover an undesirable ingredient: partially ...

The link between trans fatty acids and coronary heart disease (CHD) is so strong that cities have banned them in restaurants, but now comes even more damning evidence: Women with the highest blood ...

Experts have established a link between trans fatty acids in food products and most terminal diseases among Nigerians, especially young people. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja after a one-day ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Trans fatty acids, the much maligned 'solid' fats implicated as artery-clogging contributors to cardiovascular disease, may also increase the risk of fetal death during ...

Our brains are high energy, fatty powerhouses of sparking neurons and amazing thought. In order for them to work properly, brains need the right sort of vitamins, minerals, and the right sort of fat.

Dietary fat is important for health in many ways. It supports energy and helps insulate your body. It’s also important for skin, hair, and hormone health. Plus, fat helps your body absorb vitamins A, ...