Q: A listed ingredient for one spread (Benecol) is plant sterol esters; in another spread (Take Control) is an equal amount of plant stanol esters. Is there a difference? Also, both products claim to ...

Wageningen, the Netherlands - Dutch researchers have found that people replacing the saturated fatty acids in their diets with trans fatty acids experience a dip in their serum HDL cholesterol and ...

Even in moderation, consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked with measurable increases in risk for chronic diseases, according to research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at ...

Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks. According ...

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 ...

McDonald's said it's starting to use a new kind of cooking oil in its fryers in a bid to trim trans fatty acids in all 13,000 restaurants. "While the total fat content in the fries remains unchanged, ...

The indoors prohibition, in New York City, was just one public health accomplishment. His global efforts on behalf of woman and children saved countless lives. By Sam Roberts People with high levels ...

Higher consumption of dietary trans fatty acids (dTFA), commonly used in processed foods to improve taste, texture and durability, has been linked to worsened memory function in men 45 years old and ...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for the regulation of Trans Fatty Acids (TFAs) in Nigeria. The event, which ...