You've probably heard the advice a thousand times: swap out butter and lard for vegetable oils, and your heart will thank you ...

Soybean oil encompasses 57% of all cooking oils used in the United States, and 30% globally. More than 50% of soybean oil is made of an omega-6 fatty acid called linoleic acid. Past studies show that ...

The commitment to sustainability in US soybean production is crucial as this ensures that the industry's growth does not come at the expense of the environment, making it a reliable and responsible ...

Scientists have discovered a possible explanation as to how soybean oil, the most widely used cooking oil in the United States, leads to obesity just in time for the Trump administration’s new ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Using certain vegetable oils instead of ...

Soy-based foodstuffs like veggie burgers and nutrition bars are a source of protein and generally considered “health foods” often eaten out of a belief they are good for you. Soyfoods also have a ...

Scientists at University of California, Riverside found that soybean oil contributes to obesity in a study involving mice. The oil creates specific fat-derived molecules—oxylipins—that alter liver ...

Dr. Daines answers the question: 'Soy Oil, Lecithin For Soy-Allergic Kids?' — -- Question: Are soy oil and soy lecithin safe for my soy-allergic child? Answer: Most soy allergies are only to the ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to clear the final hurdles in his confirmation as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, and a host of health influencers have proclaimed that widely used ...