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Trans Fats May Raise Stroke Risk in Older Women

Study found those who ate the most had 39% greater chance of trouble, though aspirin use helped

"Just because it says 'reduced fat' doesn't mean it's healthy," Steinbaum noted.

More information

To learn more about trans fats, visit the National Institutes of Health.

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