Egg yolks have long been blamed for causing high cholesterol. But mounting scientific evidence suggests they were never really the problem.

Eggs are incredibly nutritious. They are an excellent source of high-quality protein, healthy fats, essential vitamins and minerals. However, many only consume the white portion and avoid whole eggs ...

Eating eggs can actually reduce levels of "bad" cholesterol, according to new research. Long blamed for high cholesterol, eggs have been beaten up for their assumed role in heart disease. Now, ...

The science on dietary cholesterol and eggs continues to grow and demonstrates that eggs are an important part of healthy dietary patterns across the lifespan. Heart-healthy eating can include eggs, ...

For decades, the innocent egg was villainized. Packed with cholesterol, it was the breakfast item most people avoided in a misguided effort to protect their hearts. The common wisdom was simple: eat ...

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring, waxy element in your blood. You need it to build healthy cells, and make vitamin D, hormones, and fat-dissolving acids. Your liver makes about 80% of the ...

Consider this article our formal apology to the incredibly misunderstood egg. Public opinion has continued to swing back and forth on eggs in recent years. Experts have occasionally cast them as the ...

Many people think eating eggs every day could put them at risk of high cholesterol. However, a new study has found that this way of thinking may not be entirely accurate. As part of the research, 48 ...