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

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 ...

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, ...

It's hard to believe there was a time when everyone thought all fat was bad. That's right—a few decades ago, it didn't matter what type of fat you were referring to because they were all nearly ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

Conversations surrounding diabetes often highlight the perils of sugar, but fat plays just as important a role. Now, new ...

There may be no nutrient more maligned than fat. In the 90s, it was widely believed we needed to avoid fat at all costs, and food products branded as “low-fat” were everywhere. By the 2010s, the ...

Dylan Bailey, M.S., R.D., F.A.N.D. Contributor Dylan is a registered dietitian and fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics who works to ensure accuracy in reporting science and research ...

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