Call it "the oatmeal diet"? It comes with a couple caveats, but with your doctor's blessing could be worth a try.

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

Since then, doctors have known that oats can be helpful in treating a number of metabolic issues. The credit is usually attributed to the fiber that forms a gel and “traps” the cholesterol. A study ...

Eating nothing but oatmeal for just two days might sound extreme, but it delivered a striking payoff in a new clinical trial. People with metabolic syndrome who followed a short, calorie-reduced ...

By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Whether topped with fruit or flavored with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study has found that an oat-based diet could have benefits beyond fibre and protein. (aywan88 via Getty Images) Cholesterol ...

A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature ...

New research suggests that a short period of consuming oats can reduce cholesterol levels.

Doctors have found that this science-backed plan can lower harmful LDL cholesterol levels in a matter of weeks – here’s how it works ...