Heart disease risk raised by trans fatty acids

Dutch restrict trans fatty acids

Dutch margarine manufacturers are reducing the levels of trans fatty acids in their products in the next 12 months. Levels will fall to below 5 per ce...

Trans Fatty Acids: McDonald’s introduces new and healthier cooking oils - again

Fast food chain McDonald’s is trying to turn into a triumph its decision to dramatically reduce the levels of trans fatty acids it uses in its cooking...

Trans fatty acids: the hidden killers in our food

Our first story was prompted by one of our readers who told us we don t know what we re talking about that s what we love about our readers their...

Milk reduces risk of heart disease and stroke by 20 per cent

Milk has had a bad press – but it might reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by up to 20 per cent, a new study suggests.

Margarine debate spreading thinner

Just when you thought you'd got it straight that trans fatty acids found in margarine can cause a heart attack, new research covering nine countries s...

B vitamins reduce risk of heart disease

Blood levels of homocystine - a metabolic waste product involved in coronary heart disease (CHD) - can be inexpensively and effectively lowered with v...