Comment by Cheryl Strachan

Keep in mind that these studies are a relatively weak form of evidence, because they’re based on observational data. This type of study can’t prove that the eggs caused the heart problems, because something else about the big egg eaters might be at w...

Cholesterol levels are largely driven by the genes you inherit, but your eating habits can affect them as well. For example, more saturated and trans fats cause the liver, in effect, to produce more LDL cholesterol. But does eating more cholesterol c...