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Article imageTerry Graedon - October 21, 2024
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Can Rosuvastatin Cause Cataracts or Make Glaucoma Worse?

Cataract surgery has become VERY common. Most people attribute this to aging. Could statins contribute to this condition? Is there a plausible explanation?

Joe Graedon - September 26, 2024

Egg Experiment: Med Student Eats 720 eggs in 30 days and Lowers LDL Cholesterol!

Terry Graedon - August 19, 2024

Which Dietary Changes Can Lower LDL Cholesterol Naturally? It May Not Be What You Expect

Terry Graedon - July 17, 2024

Are There Toxins in Your Drinking Water?

Terry Graedon - April 4, 2024

Does Red Yeast Rice for Lowering Cholesterol Have Side Effects?

Joe Graedon - February 12, 2024

Repatha to Lower LDL Cholesterol: Uses, Abuses, Side Effects and Complications

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Joe Graedon - January 21, 2024

How Safe and Effective Are Your Medicines? You Might Be Surprised!

Is your medicine safe and effective? How would you know? The FDA says a drug is "safe" even if it can cause cancer, heart attacks or death.

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Joe Graedon - January 1, 2024

Can You Control Cholesterol Naturally?

Is it possible to control cholesterol naturally without taking a statin-type medicine? Readers and listeners say yes. Here is how they do it.

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Joe Graedon - December 24, 2023

Why Didn’t Statins Protect Dad from Clogged Coronary Arteries?

Doctors believe statins prevent clogged coronary arteries. How good are statins at preventing heart attacks? What about a healthy diet?

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Joe Graedon - July 24, 2023

Should Pharmacists Be Able to Prescribe Behind the Counter Drugs?

Many countries permit pharmacists to prescribe behind the counter drugs such as antivirals, antibiotics, and asthma meds. Why not in the US?

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Terry Graedon - May 21, 2023

Natural Ways to Get Your Cholesterol Down

Can you get your cholesterol down with natural products? Niacin, red yeast rice, turmeric and psyllium may help control lipids.

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Joe Graedon - March 2, 2023

Dairy Fat and Olive Oil Are Friends, Not Foes

Do you avoid saturated fat? The AHA tells you to shun dairy fat! Olive oil contains 14% sat-fat. Why are dairy fat and olive oil good for you?

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Joe Graedon - August 18, 2022

Getting Cholesterol Too Low May Put Older Woman at Risk

Can low cholesterol health problems? A cardiologist once told us you can't have too low a golf score or cholesterol level. Was he wrong?

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Joe Graedon - May 30, 2022

Are You An Activated Patient? Engage Now!

Why are doctors firing patients? Some won't see patients unless they take meds like statins. Can an activated patient refuse to take a drug?

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Joe Graedon - May 23, 2022

New Analysis Disputes Dogma that All Seniors Need Statins

Patients following recommendations from the American College of Cardiology need statins as they get older. That's most men over 64!

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Joe Graedon - April 11, 2022

Have You Lost Confidence in the FDA?

Is the FDA shooting the messenger of bad news by inspecting the lab that discovered benzene contamination? Do you have confidence in the FDA?

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Terry Graedon - February 7, 2022

Zetia May Cause Muscle Problems

Why don't doctors prescribe ezetimibe (Zetia) more often to lower cholesterol? Zetia may cause muscle problems. What about other side effects?

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Joe Graedon - June 24, 2021

Do Statins Affect Memory or Scramble Your Brain?

Millions take statins to prevent heart problems. Can statins affect memory? This question still remains highly controversial after decades.

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Joe Graedon - March 29, 2021

Why Do Statins Remain Controversial?

The statin wars have been raging for decades. How can statins remain controversial after so many years? A doctor takes us to task on statins!

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Terry Graedon - March 11, 2021

People with Cardiovascular Disease Do Better Eating Fish

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Joe Graedon - October 26, 2020

Can Good HDL Cholesterol Go Too High?

We have been told to get our LDL cholesterol down and our HDL choleserol up. Is there evidence that good HDL is bad if it gets too high?

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Joe Graedon - July 29, 2019

Are Statin Side Effects Fake Medical News?

Some doctors get angry when there are reports about statins and adverse drug reactions. Are statin side effects fake or all in peoples' heads? What say you?

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Joe Graedon - April 22, 2019

Why Would Anyone Want to Raise Cholesterol Levels?

We're told that total and LDL cholesterol are really bad. What if such lipids are very low naturally? Are there any risks? Can you raise cholesterol levels?

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Joe Graedon - February 7, 2019

Statins for Older People | A New Study is Wildly Misinterpreted!

Should doctors be prescribing statins for all older people? A new meta-analysis has been interpreted that way. Read the full story here. We share the data!

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Joe Graedon - January 21, 2019

Is It Risky to Have Low Cholesterol Naturally?

People have been told that cholesterol is their enemy. If people have low cholesterol naturally are there any potential problems? Find out about one.

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Terry Graedon - August 23, 2018

Helping Your Heart Means Boosting Your Brain

A study of French senior citizens shows that if you do a good job of helping your heart with diet and exercise, you also dramatically lower your likelihood of dementia.

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Terry Graedon - August 23, 2018

When Is High LDL Cholesterol a Problem?

A study of low-risk individuals that ran for more than a quarter of a century found that even in these people, high LDL cholesterol can shorten life expectancy.

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Joe Graedon - August 13, 2018

Can Statins Cause Myositis? | Irreversible Muscle Damage

Do you know what the symptoms of myositis are? If you are taking a statin you should know! This is a rare but debilitating and potentially deadly reaction linked to statins.

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Joe Graedon - August 2, 2018

Do Statins Cause Myositis? A Devastating Muscle Disorder

For years we have heard from health professionals that statins rarely cause side effects. Yet patients tell a different story. A new study from Australia seems to confirm that statins cause myositis.

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Joe Graedon - June 7, 2018

Old Data Behind Statin Guidelines Led to Serious Overprescribing

For years doctors have been told to follow statin guidelines from cardiology experts. That would mean half of all Americans would be on statins. New research calls this dogma into question.

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Terry Graedon - April 23, 2018

No Study Support for Fish Oil Soothing Dry Eyes

Although fish oil has a reputation for soothing dry eyes, a recent randomized controlled trial found that placebo capsules of olive oil worked just as well.

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Joe Graedon - March 26, 2018

Can Atorvastatin Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Studies on sexual side effects can be tricky. Many health professionals don't like to ask about ED. Does atorvastatin cause erectile dysfunction? Learn about the latest research.

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Joe Graedon - January 15, 2018

Atorvastatin Side Effects — Is Psoriasis One of Them?

It often takes many years to discover unusual or rare adverse drug reactions. Could psoriasis be one of the atorvastatin side effects? A mystery revealed!

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Joe Graedon - January 1, 2018

Blackseed Oil Saved Knee and Lowered Cholesterol and Blood Sugar

Blackseed oil has anti-inflammatory properties. It may also have anti-cancer activity. Does this natural product have any scientific support?

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Joe Graedon - October 9, 2017

Can You Combine Red Yeast Rice with  Atorvastatin?

When you combine red yeast rice with atorvastatin (or any statin for that matter) you are increasing your risks for statin side effects. Don't do it!

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Joe Graedon - August 7, 2017

What Should Patients Do When Doctors Fight?

When there is a paradigm shift in medicine, it creates warring factions. Doctors fight over data. That's true of statins. It leaves many patients confused.

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Joe Graedon - July 27, 2017

Will Stopping Statins Kill People?

The statin skirmishes of recent years have turned into bitter conflict. Dr. Nissen says stopping statins will lead to many deaths. What about side effects?

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Joe Graedon - April 27, 2017

Should a Flip Flop on Saturated Fat Freak You Out?

Dietary guidelines have been controversial for decades but one restriction remains: AVOID SATURATED FAT! Now 3 prominent cardiologists challenge that dogma.

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Terry Graedon - April 17, 2017

Can You Afford Repatha to Crush Your Cholesterol?

A new type of medication, the PCSK9 inhibitor, has a dramatic effect on lowering cholesterol. But can you afford Repatha to get your LDL cholesterol so low?

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Terry Graedon - April 10, 2017

How to Use Cinnamon to Lower Your Cholesterol

Adding cinnamon to your food can help prevent blood sugar spikes, but can you also take cinnamon to lower your cholesterol?

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Joe Graedon - March 27, 2017

Does the New Cholesterol Drug Repatha Save Lives?

Is evolocumab (Repatha) a breakthrough for treating high cholesterol? Or is it an expensive drug that won't save any lives?

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Joe Graedon - March 13, 2017

Do Statin Side Effects Make It Harder To Exercise?

Doctors continue to debate the pros and cons of statins. Many maintain that statins don't cause problems. Other say statin side effects affect exercise.

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Joe Graedon - January 23, 2017

Do Simvastatin Side Effects Include Diabetes and Joint Pain?

There is a raging debate about statin pros and cons. Many believe these are breakthroughs that save lives. Others say statins cause diabetes and arthritis.

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Joe Graedon - January 19, 2017

Hot Pepper Lovers Live Longer So Fire Up Your Tastebuds

Do you like salsa? Do you cherish chiles? If you are a red hot pepper lover you could be lengthening and strengthening your life. Read the latest research!

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Joe Graedon - January 16, 2017

Do Statin Side Effects Make It Harder To Exercise?

Will statin side effects make it harder for you to exercise? Muscle pain and weakness are recognized statin side effects but many doctors doubt they exist.

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Joe Graedon - September 5, 2016

Doctors Deeply Divided Over the Value of Statins

If you're confused about the benefits and risks of statins for lowering cholesterol, you're not alone. Even cardiologists are arguing about these drugs.

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Joe Graedon - June 6, 2016

Should the “Salt Is Safe” Heretics Be Burned at the Stake?

Salt is safe and saturated fat won't kill you. Such heretical messages contradict decades of public health dogma. What does the latest research have to say?

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Joe Graedon - May 23, 2016

Does Everyone Over 65 Need Statins to Lower Cholesterol?

Statins to lower cholesterol remain among the most prescribed drugs in the world. Even very healthy older people with no signs of heart disease get statins.

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Joe Graedon - April 25, 2016

Should You Shun Saturated Fat to Prevent A Heart Attack?

You've been told for decades to avoid saturated fat as it would clog your arteries. What if that recommendation was faulty? Why was contrary data withheld?

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Joe Graedon - March 7, 2016

Eggs are Exonerated in Finnish Heart Study

You've been told to avoid eggs, cut back on cholesterol and stay away from saturated fat. The Finnish Heart Study Turns that advice upside down.

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Joe Graedon - January 4, 2016

Atorvastatin Lowers Cholesterol but Raises Blood Sugar

Type 2 diabetes has become an epidemic in the U.S. and around the world. It is a deadly health problem. Why is the statin-diabetes connection not worrisome?

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Joe Graedon - October 5, 2015

Statins Are NOT a Magic Bullet for Longer Life

Doctors may tell patients that statins will save their lives, but they don't say how much longer that life will be. New data shows you can count it in days.

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Joe Graedon - November 6, 2014

How to Eat Your Way to Lower Cholesterol

Lower cholesterol with high-fiber, high-magnesium, anti-inflammatory foods and find out why vinegar belongs in a cholesterol-lowering diet plan.

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Terry Graedon - March 3, 2014

Should Lipitor (Atorvastatin) Be Sold Over The Counter Without Medical Supervision?

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Joe Graedon - February 17, 2014

Fenofibrate Side Effects, Interactions & Complications: How Well Does it Work?

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Joe Graedon - November 12, 2013

Will New Heart Guidelines Put You on a Statin?

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Joe Graedon - January 14, 2013

Will Red Yeast Rice Lower Cholesterol?

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Joe Graedon - December 29, 2011

Can Cholesterol Levels Go TOO Low?

We've been told you can't be too rich or too thin. What about too low cholesterol? We are great believers in moderation in all things including cholesterol.

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Terry Graedon - November 17, 2011

No Difference Between Statin Drugs

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Terry Graedon - November 17, 2011

Cheese Better Than Butter for Cholesterol

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Terry Graedon - August 21, 2011

Is Lipitor Safe Enough to Go OTC?

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Joe Graedon - August 8, 2011

Should Lipitor Be Sold Over The Counter?

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Terry Graedon - July 28, 2011

Green Tea to Cut Cholesterol

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Terry Graedon - March 24, 2011

Fibrate Use Increasing in U.S.

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Terry Graedon - February 10, 2011

Eggs Have Lowered Cholesterol Content

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Terry Graedon - December 9, 2010

Breakfast for Better Health

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Joe Graedon - July 12, 2010

Doctors and Statins

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Terry Graedon - June 9, 2010

Chocolate Lowers Cholesterol

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Terry Graedon - April 22, 2010

Sugar as Cholesterol Culprit

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Joe Graedon - April 22, 2010

Statins in Tap Water?

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Terry Graedon - April 18, 2010

Should They Put Crestor in your Water?

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Terry Graedon - April 14, 2010

Soy Did Not Lower Cholesterol

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Terry Graedon - April 12, 2010

Paranoia over Eggs Was Misplaced

Eggs have been wrongly vilified as contributing to high blood cholesterol.

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Terry Graedon - December 22, 2009

How Much Plant Sterol Is Needed to Lower Cholesterol?

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Terry Graedon - September 18, 2009

Flaxseed Lowers Cholesterol

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Joe Graedon - February 4, 2008

Study Creates Cholesterol Confusion

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Joe Graedon - October 10, 2007

Should Shellfish Lovers Worry About Cholesterol?

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Terry Graedon - May 20, 2007

Are Doctors Too Cozy with Drug Companies?

Do free lunches influence doctors? Most physicians would say no way. They think they always do what is best for patients. But free pizza may have an impact.

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Terry Graedon - March 20, 2006

Is Grapefruit Safe for Lowering Cholesterol?

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Joe Graedon - July 21, 2003

Get Cholesterol Down One Way Or Another