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Debate over saturated fats focuses on seminal researcher

The content of the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans could hinge on findings of a renowned – but subsequently controversial – American scientist who concluded that overconsumption of saturated ...
STAT

For heart health, low-carb or low-fat diet works, as long as it’s high quality: study

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Food fights pitting low-carbohydrate diets ...
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What 'healthy fats' actually are — and how to choose the right ones for your diet

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his diet message is clear: "Eat real food." That was his main mantra during a White House press briefing on the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ...
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Don't avoid fats, just choose the right types

Fat. It seems we're always trying to avoid gaining it or avoid eating it. But, when it comes to dietary fats, some are actually good for our health—and some are essential. Alice H. Lichtenstein, ...