A new review suggests palmitic acid in saturated fats may impair insulin response, while oleic acid in olive oil may help ...

Researchers found one everyday fat may disrupt key cellular functions, while another could help shield metabolic health over ...

Several types of fish have significant oil and fat in their flesh. Common examples are salmon, sardines, mackerel, and ...

Palmitic acid, the most abundant saturated fat in processed foods and red meat, tracks with higher type 2 diabetes risk ...

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 ...

For years, the phrase “trans fat” has carried a warning. Health experts have linked these fats to heart disease, prompting ...

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 ...

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, ...

To be clear, having some body fat is perfectly normal. However, according to medical experts, there are some types of belly fat that could lead to more serious health concerns, and put you at risk for ...

Scientists have identified lipocartilage, a newly classified type of cartilage featuring fat-filled, balloon-like cells that offer elasticity and structural stability. Found in the external ears, ...

Not all fats affect your body the same way. Researchers found that palmitic acid, a saturated fat common in many foods, may ...