Too much dietary fat in the brain may impact mental health

A new study in mouse models shows that a high-fat diet can alter signaling mechanisms in the brain, leading to depression-like behaviors.

What to know about low-carb, high-fat diets

A low-carb, high-fat diet involves a person consuming fewer carbohydrates and more fat and protein. This encourages the body to burn fat and leads to weight loss

Is the ketogenic diet good for multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic condition that affects the nerves. The ketogenic diet, which is a low-carb, high-fat diet, may help protect the body against neurodegeneration, but more research is necessary to confirm this. Learn more about whether the ketogenic diet can benefit people with multiple sclerosis here.

Can cottonseed oil help lower your ‘bad’ cholesterol?

A recent study takes a look at how adding cottonseed oil to a high-fat diet impacts a person’s levels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol, among other factors.

What are the signs of ketosis?

People who follow the ketogenic diet eat a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet to induce a bodily process called ketosis.

Kiwi compound may prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Research suggests that a compound found in kiwi and celery may prevent fatty liver in offspring born to mothers who ate a high-fat diet in pregnancy.

A high-fat diet without the weight gain? Study says it’s possible

Researchers have discovered that activating the Hedgehog signaling pathway in mice fed a high-fat diet prevented them from gaining weight.

Stress may harm gut health as much as junk food

Researchers suggest that the effect of stress on gut microbiota is comparable with that seen with a high-fat diet, but this may only apply to women.

How does a high-fat diet raise colorectal cancer risk?

A high-fat diet is linked to a greater risk of colorectal cancer. Now, researchers believe they have found a molecular explanation for this association.

How does a high-fat diet raise colorectal cancer risk?

A high-fat diet is linked to a greater risk of colorectal cancer. Now, researchers believe they have found a molecular explanation for this association.

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