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 ...

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 ...

International Women’s Day may have passed, but the conversations it sparked must continue. As we celebrate the achievements ...

WAYZATA, MINN. — Cargill announced on Dec. 6 that it has become the first global supplier to commit to eliminating industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) from its entire global edible oils ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...