People living in areas that restrict trans fats had fewer hospitalizations for heart attack and stroke compared to residents in areas without restrictions, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine and Yale School of Medicine. The findings were published in JAMA Cardiology. “The results are impressive, given that… Continue reading Banning Trans Fats Lessens Incidence of Heart Disease
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Dietary Trans Fat Linked to Worse Memory
As we reported here on ThirdAge.com on June 23rd 2015 in an article entitled “Why the FDA Is Banning Trans Fats”, trans fat intake has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease by contributing to the buildup of plaque inside the arteries that may cause a heart attack. A study done by… Continue reading Dietary Trans Fat Linked to Worse Memory
Why The FDA is Banning Trans Fats
Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a significant step by ordering food manufacturers to eliminate trans fats from their products by the year 2018. Here, from the FDA, is what you need to know about this crucial change: Trans fat intake has been linked to an increased risk… Continue reading Why The FDA is Banning Trans Fats