A new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research suggests that soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in the United States, may play a direct role in promoting obesity, and the effect ...

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 ...

Soy vey! Soybean oil is the most widely consumed cooking oil (more than 50%) in the United States and a ubiquitous ingredient ...

The mice study reveals why one of the most popular cooking oils in the U.S. drives significant weight gain. Soybean oil may promote obesity via how it’s processed, especially its linoleic acid content ...

Brazil is currently facing significant domestic pressures that could impact its sales of used cooking oil (UCO), particularly in the context of its growing biodiesel industry. As the country ramps up ...

Cooking oil plays an important role in the kitchen and our health. A pantry staple for chefs and home cooks alike, edible oils are used for a variety of purposes. In addition to providing fats, an ...

Soybean oil can be part of a healthy diet in moderation. Critics call soybean oil toxic, but experts say American dietary patterns—not soybean oil—are at the root of their concerns. Research supports ...

President Donald Trump has been blowing hot and cold over the state of trade relations with China over the last week. On Tuesday, Oct. 14, Trump lashed out on China’s decision to stop buying American ...

The debate about cooking oils has reached a boiling point. What was once settled science has become fiercely contested territory in kitchens across America. Social media influencers warn against seed ...

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is raising red flags about a large increase in imports of used cooking oil, which can replace soybeans in the making of biodiesel fuel. Grassley says used cooking oil can ...