Lowering cholesterol doesn’t always start with a prescription—it often starts in your kitchen.

Are all trans-fats equally harmful? Does "zero trans-fat" really mean safe? A cardiologist busts common trans-fat myths and ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I've heard that some foods that are labeled as "trans fat-free" actually may contain harmful trans fats. Is this true? A: Yes. Under labeling laws, a food can be labeled as "trans ...

You know that saturated and trans fats are two of the Five Food Felons that you should eliminate from your diet to protect your heart, brain and sex life, and to make your RealAge younger. Saturated ...

If you see the words "partially hydrogenated" on a food label, you should drop the item back on the shelf and push your shopping cart away as fast as your legs will carry you. At least that's what ...

They can go far towards improving your heart health.

You probably check the price tag before tossing items in your shopping cart, maybe even glance at calorie counts. Here's the thing though: what if I told you that some of the most dangerous substances ...