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 ...

A new study details the exact fat type that can reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer. Here are the types of fats that you ...

Your BMI can be normal, but you still may be at risk of metabolic ailments. Find out the difference between visceral and ...

A surprising new study suggests that when it comes to pancreatic cancer, the kind of fat you eat may matter more than how ...

People who have large amounts of fat stored around their organs as they age may be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

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 ...

Getting older wasn't the biggest influence on resting metabolism rate—here's what was.

Some dietary changes and patterns, like intermittent fasting, may be effective for shrinking visceral fat, which could ...

Your daily fat intake depends on your age, sex, activity level, and muscle mass. Saturated fats can increase your risk of high cholesterol, while unsaturated fats can lower cholesterol. Sources of ...

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 ...

Trans fats found naturally in dairy foods such as milk, butter, and cheese do not increase the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. Researchers analyzed evidence from 22 ...