Foods that are good—and bad—for your heart

If you’re trying to eat a heart-healthy diet, figuring out what to believe can be overwhelming. The advice we get on everything from eggs to olive oil is often confusing and maddeningly contradictory. Ironically, this growing confusion comes at a time when scientists who study nutrition know more than ever. Too often, though, we hear about only the latest study (which may be poorly designed) or ...

Natural trans fat may not boost "bad" cholesterol

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The artificial trans fats that once abounded in processed foods have become notorious for their undesirable effects on cholesterol levels. But a small clinical trial suggests that natural trans fats may not do the same damage. When 61 healthy women followed a diet with a hefty dose of natural trans fats for four weeks, researchers found there were no changes in the ...

Americans' Trans Fat Levels Dropped Over Last Decade: Report

The amount of trans-fatty acid -- also known as trans fat, which raises levels of "bad" cholesterol" and lowers levels of "good" cholesterol -- has decreased in the blood of the U.S. population over the last decade, according to a new government report.

American Heart Month perfect time to learn about cholesterol

Cholesterol can be helpful and harmful, depending on how much you have in your body and what it’s doing. Given that there are both good and bad types of cholesterol, and that high cholesterol can have different causes in different people, it makes managing cholesterol levels a bit complicated. But with good information, you have the power to do something about your cholesterol.

Myth: All Fried Foods Are Bad for the Heart

Eating foods fried in olive or sunflower oil will does not increase the risk of heart disease or premature death, according to a study of 40,757 adults over an eleven-year period.