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Will New BP and Cholesterol Guidelines Lead to Deaths?

How low should your blood pressure or cholesterol go? A controversy has erupted within the cardiology community about cholesterol guidelines.

KFF - April 25, 2024

If You Are on Medicare & Overweight You May be Eligible for Wegovy

Terry Graedon - March 20, 2024

What Is the Story on Calcium Supplements?

Joe Graedon - March 14, 2024

FDA Approves Heart Benefits for Wegovy Weight Loss Drug

Terry Graedon - January 4, 2024

Show 1368: Why Overcoming Loneliness Is Crucial for Your Health

Terry Graedon - December 18, 2023

Does Grape Juice Have Heart Healthy Benefits?

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Joe Graedon - November 16, 2023

Wegovy or Ozempic: Semaglutide to Prevent Heart Attacks?

One of the hottest drugs in the world now is semaglutide (Wegovy and Ozempic). Get the skinny on semaglutide to prevent heart attacks.

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Terry Graedon - November 16, 2023

Does Loneliness Raise Your Risk for Parkinson Disease?

A multi-year study of nearly 500,000 individuals shows that loneliness increases the risk of Parkinson disease significantly.

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Terry Graedon - November 16, 2023

Healthy Lifestyle Can Overcome a Genetic Tendency to Belly Fat

Getting enough exercise and eating a healthful diet, along with not smoking and other lifestyle factors, can override genes for belly fat.

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Terry Graedon - November 2, 2023

Show 1362: Lowdown on New Medicines for Treating Obesity –Part 2

In this episode, we consider the benefits and considerable risks of drugs like Wegovy for treating obesity. Our guest says eat real food!

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Joe Graedon - October 19, 2023

FDA Review of Ancient Drug (Colchicine) Spikes Price

Inflammation is more important in heart disease than people realize. Could colchicine, a VERY old drug, prevent heart attacks and strokes?

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Joe Graedon - October 16, 2023

How Would You Know Whether Your Medicine Works?

What are the pros and cons of your medications? Do you know? Why not ask your doctor how well your medicine works in real numbers?

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Terry Graedon - October 12, 2023

Show 1359: Is the Food on Your Plate Real or Fake?

Listen to this interview with two leading nutrition scientists to determine whether you are choosing real or fake foods. (Real is better.)

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Joe Graedon - October 5, 2023

How COVID and Other Infections Harm Your Heart

Doctors attribute heart disease to LDL cholesterol. What if infections also harm your heart? COVID and other microbes may also cause CAD.

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Terry Graedon - August 24, 2023

Show 1353: Cutting Edge Cardiology from a Top Heart Doctor

In this episode, learn about cutting edge cardiology and drugs in addition to statins that can lower your chances of a heart attack.

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Joe Graedon - August 24, 2023

Shocking Conflicts of Interest in Nonprofit Patient Charities

Americans trust nonprofit patient organizations educating about cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer disease. Beware Conflicts of Interest!