Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Risk factors for excess visceral fat include diets high in processed foods and sleep deprivation.Too much visceral fat can increase your risk of heart disease, ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his diet message is clear: "Eat real food." That was ...

Trans fats are unsaturated fatty acids. When a person eats trans fats it raises their bad low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Trans fats also lower a person’s good high-density ...

Crash diets, which promise rapid weight loss, are unhealthy and unsustainable. While crash diets lead to initial weight loss, this is primarily due to loss of water weight and muscle mass, not fat.

When we think about fat, we most often think about white fat cells, which store excess calories like so many batteries, providing insulation and cushioning for our muscles, bones and organs. But not ...

If you grew up in the fat-phobic 90s, it’s likely that fat-free snacks had a prominent place in your kitchen and your lunchbox. I was one of those teens who thought fat was a no-no and replaced my ...