Oct. 4, 2004 -- A high intake of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat, particularly cis fat, is associated with a reduced risk of gallstone disease, according to the results of a prospective, ...

It has been linked to a 31% lower dementia risk.

While there was a time when any kind of fat was considered a detriment to your health, nutritionists now advise that healthy fats are not only acceptable, but an essential part of a balanced diet.

For years, fat had a bad rap, sparking the “low-fat” craze that took over the ‘90s. But fat is anything but harmful, and it’s needed for overall health. Case in point: Fat is an essential ...

Looking at nutrition labels can be confusing, as foods with high amounts of total fat won’t necessarily make you fat. Saturated fat and trans fat are two artery-clogging types that you should severely ...