Researchers analyzed 22 studies to better understand how different sources of trans fats affect cardiometabolic health — and ...

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, fat has had a bad reputation in the world of nutrition. But as Vinny Kodamala, nutritionist at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor explains: “A small amount of fat is actually beneficial for you. ...

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 ...

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, ...

Not all belly fat is the same. There are two different types -- hard belly fat and soft belly fat, and one type may be more dangerous than the other.

Despite the message many fitness influencers keep trying to push, fats are essential for the body to function properly. Too little and issues with hormone production, vitamin absorption, and nerve ...

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 ...

The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat is in the body, but also on the areas of the body where fat is stored, according to a study published today in Radiology.

Regular exercise doesn’t just burn calories—it fundamentally changes your fat tissue at a cellular level, according to groundbreaking research. A recent study has uncovered surprising differences ...