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AHA: Type of Fat Consumed May Affect Risk for Stroke

Dietary intake of vegetable, polyunsaturated fat linked to lower stroke risk; dietary intake of nondairy animal fat linked to higher stroke risk

Consumption of whole-fat milk is associated with reduced odds of overweight or obesity among children

Whole-Fat Milk Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Child Obesity

Meta-analysis: Odds of overweight or obesity lower for children drinking whole-fat versus reduced-fat milk
Increased daily intake of ω-3 fatty acids is associated with lower odds of glaucoma

Higher ω-3 Fatty Acid Intake Tied to Lower Glaucoma Risk

But higher levels of total polyunsaturated fatty acid intake associated with increased odds of glaucoma
For children with multiple sclerosis

Dietary Fat, Relapse Linked in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis

Increase in fat, especially saturated fat, linked to increased risk of relapse
High intake of total and saturated fat is associated with increased risk of lung cancer

Total, Saturated Fat Linked to Increased Risk of Lung Cancer

Pooled analysis shows substitution with polyunsaturated fat reduces risk of carcinoma
Replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats can reduce cardiovascular disease risk as much as statins

Replacing Saturated Fats With Healthy Fats Lowers CVD Risk

Healthy fats can help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease as effectively as statins, researchers say
n eating plan that includes healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts isn't likely to cause weight gain

Diet Inclusive of Healthy Fats Does Not Lead to Weight Gain

Olive oil and nut diet groups had lower increase in waist circumference than low-fat diet group
Teens who eat high amounts of saturated fats or low amounts of healthier mono- and polyunsaturated fats tend to have denser breasts 15 years later

Dietary Fat Intake in Adolescence May Affect Breast Density

Higher amounts of unhealthy fats tied to greater breast density
Controversial new research challenges the idea that heart health will improve if people cut saturated fat -- typically from animal sources -- from their diets in favor of vegetable oil. The findings were published online April 12 in The BMJ.

Benefits of Polyunsaturated Over Saturated Fat Deemed Uncertain

Benefits of replacing saturated fat with vegetable oils may be overestimated, researchers say
For patients with type 1 diabetes

Fat, Carbohydrate Quality Impact Postprandial Blood Glucose

In the context of high glycemic index meal, PPG significantly lower after extra-virgin olive oil