Unsaturated fats help lower bad cholesterol and reduce inflammation. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats and can be added to various recipes. Nuts are high in both polyunsaturated and ...

In dozens of short-term clinical trials published since 1970, researchers have found that the more saturated fats people ...

Researchers at Osaka University identified a degradation factor for SREBP1 as essential for maintaining the balance of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in adipose tissue. This discovery may lead ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Not all fats are equal. A new study has suggested that unsaturated fats from plant sources are far better for human health than saturated fats from animal sources. This work analyzed the composition ...

Even as a doctor, I sometimes have difficulty remembering which are the good fatty acids and which are the bad. So when McDonald’s announced last week that it was changing its cooking oil–reducing ...