'The Nutritional Villain': BYU Study Says Drinking Sugar Poses Higher Risk for Diabetes than Eating It

'The nutritional villain': BYU study says drinking sugar poses higher risk for diabetes than eating it

A study from Brigham Young University researchers found that consuming sugary drinks leads to a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and some forms of dietary sugar actually decrease the risk.

Linoleic acid may help to lower risks for heart disease and type 2 diabetes

New research that used blood markers to measure linoleic acid levels and their relation to cardiometabolic risk adds evidence that this omega-6 fatty acid may help to lower risks for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Social Media Hates Seed Oils—but Scientists Say They’re Not So Bad

Humans have used seed oils for centuries. Sesame oil dates back to 3000 BCE in the Middle East, and ancient Egyptians and Greeks used flaxseed oil in both cooking and medicine. Today, seed oils are still everywhere, from home kitchens to packaged snacks. But while they’ve become controversial on social media, new research suggests that reputation may be undeserved. New findings presented by Kevin C. Maki, PhD—adjunct professor at the Indiana Uni…

Seed oils: Omega-6 fatty acids may lower diabetes, heart disease risk

Following a diet higher in the omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid may help support cardiometabolic health, and lower a person's risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study indicates.

Higher linoleic acid levels linked to lower heart disease and diabetes risk

New research that used blood markers to measure linoleic acid levels and their relation to cardiometabolic risk adds evidence that this omega-6 fatty acid may help to lower risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The findings challenge claims that seed oils are harmful to cardiometabolic health.

Higher Linoleic Acid Levels Linked to Lower Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk

New research that used blood markers to measure linoleic acid levels and their relation to cardiometabolic risk adds evidence that this omega-6 fatty acid may help to lower risks for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The findings challenge claims that seed oils are harmful to cardiometabolic health.