The previous article described how fatty acids consist of long chains of carbon-carbon bonds, with the carbon mostly “saturated” with hydrogen atoms. When two saturated adjacent carbon atoms exchange ...

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 ...

Trans fats are unsaturated fatty acids. When a person eats trans fats it raises their bad low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Trans fats also lower a person’s good high-density ...

The main difference between saturated and unsaturated fat is their form at room temperature and their impact on your health. Saturated fats typically come from animal sources, like red meat and dairy.

Health experts have long recommended limiting it, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has signaled a shift in that advice. By Alice Callahan For decades, nutrition experts and health officials have warned ...

An active lifestyle can change how the body burns saturated and unsaturated fat according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. While this study did not look at diet, which is notoriously ...

Fat has historically been demonized, but some types can be good for you.

The content of the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans could hinge on findings of a renowned – but subsequently controversial – American scientist who concluded that overconsumption of saturated ...

In a recent study published in the journal LWT, scientists discuss the potential advantages of using duck fats in the food industry. The current review included 56 research papers and 17 review papers ...