As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC.

This shift marks a significant departure from decades of conventional wisdom about dietary fats. Recent studies have sparked renewed interest in animal-based cooking fats, particularly beef tallow ...

The recommendation is rooted in the belief that saturated fats — often found in animal products like cheese — raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular issues.

Kakinada Collector Sagili Shan Mohan issued orders on Monday, January 20, to close Universal Biofuels Private Limited, which produces edible refined palm oil, citing the presence of animal fat in ...

Of all the baseless fitness myths to have been peddled through ages of infomercials and influencers alike, the notion that you can “blast belly fat” is among the most audacious. Targeted fat ...

Here’s how it works. While some organs, like the brain, work continuously, other body tissues, like muscle and fat, can enter an inactive state. Muscles are typically inactive except during ...

Researchers highlight that having a normal BMI does not always indicate good health, as high body fat can increase the risk of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. They recommend strength ...

Intermittent fasting, especially early fasting, helps with weight loss and improves heart health by reducing abdominal fat and regulating glucose. This safe method could be effective for managing ...

What's more, though is that 'muscles also have a higher metabolic rate than fat,' says Mir Ali, MD, medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in ...

Last month, the agency updated the definitions of the term “healthy” for labeling on foods, which tightened limits on saturated fat, sugar and salt in food. In August, the F.D.A. issued ...