Both low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets can be heart healthy, but it depends on what kind of foods you're eating, according to a new study. In the study, published Feb. 11 in the flagship journal of ...

These two diets are often confused. We discuss the differences and help you choose what’s best for you. Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT Low-glycemic and low-carb diets are often ...

Diet plays a crucial role in influencing both heart health and metabolic health through three primary mechanisms, including inflammation control, blood sugar regulation, and lipid (cholesterol) ...

The quality of a low carb or low fat diet may be more important for heart health than the amount of fat and carbohydrates consumed. Healthy versions of low fat and low carb diets that prioritized ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has come under fire again for saying that a diet change can "cure" mental illness. Speaking at the Tennessee State Capitol as part of a "Take Back Your Health" ...

New research indicates that diet quality matters for cardiovascular health. Nikolay_Donetsk/Getty Images The quality and content of low-carbohydrate (carb) and low fat diets may be more important in ...

A new study suggests that cutting carbs isn't always better for your health—and that the quality of those carbs matters more Low-carb and low-fat diets help lower your risk of coronary heart disease ...

Eating either a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) over roughly 30 years of follow-up, but the devil really is in the details of these ...

Low-carb diets are a popular way to limit calories and lose weight. Sweet potatoes have carbohydrates, but you can still find a place for them on your plate and benefit from their nutrients. Simple ...

WASHINGTON (Feb. 11, 2026) — The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat consumed when it comes to reducing heart disease risk, according ...

If you’re concerned about cardiac health and can’t decide which is better, a low-fat or a low-carbohydrate diet, take heart. Healthy versions of either diet are linked to a lower risk of hardening of ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Food fights pitting low-carbohydrate diets ...