India, April 13 -- Eggs are widely regarded as one of the best sources of high-quality protein, yet many people still hesitate to eat them whole. A common belief is that egg yolks - due to their cholesterol content - can increase the risk of heart attacks, leading some to discard them entirely and stick to just egg whites. But is this caution actually backed by science, or is it simply a long-standing nutrition myth that needs rethinking?

Dr Manan Vora, a Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon, health educator, and co-founder of NutriByte Wellness, is addressing the long-standing myth that egg yolks increase the risk of heart attack. In an Instagram video shared on April 10, he breaks down the science behind this misconception, explaining why ...