News tagged with trans fatty acids


Evidence piles up for banning trans fats

(Medical Xpress)—Banning the use of trans fats in the preparation of foodstuffs is one of the most effective ways to prevent some of the world's biggest killer diseases, but many governments are not taking ...

Health created Apr 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Millions of Europeans still at risk from high trans fatty acid content in popular foods

The heart health of millions of Europeans is still at risk because of the persistently high trans fatty acid content of certain fast and convenience foods, indicates research published in the online journal BMJ Open.

Health created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Global research team yields new health insights into different types of trans fats

Canadian scientists are joining with international colleagues to lead new insights into the health implications of different types of trans fat.

Medical research created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

More trans fat consumption linked to greater aggression

Might the "Twinkie defense" have a scientific foundation after all? Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have shown – by each of a range of measures, in men and women of all ages, ...

Health created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 5 | with audio podcast

Intake of the right fatty acids can help to prevent heart attacks

There is much confusion at present about the importance of fatty acids in preventing heart attacks. Recent studies have questioned the need to reduce the intake of saturated fatty acids in the diet and to increase that of ...

Health created Jun 30, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast