Many people judge their health by the number on the bathroom scales, but new research suggests that where fat is stored may ...

Researchers found one everyday fat may disrupt key cellular functions, while another could help shield metabolic health over ...

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

But most people don’t eat enough fatty fish. For some fiber along with fatty fish, pair it with salad, other veggies, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Belly fat — both the visible kind and the deep kind that sits around your organs — is caused by a combination of factors. This includes factors within your control, like your diet and physical ...

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

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