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Psyllium fiber is inexpensive and amazingly versatile. Not only can it control both constipation and diarrhea, it can help heartburn, too.
Millions take statins to prevent heart problems. Can statins affect memory? This question still remains highly controversial after decades.
Many cardiologists consider new heart drugs breakthroughs vs. heart disease. Could brain side effects of Repatha and Praluent be a problem?
Why has one generic formulation of atorvastatin been recalled? Learn what to look for on your bottle of atorvastatin.
Is it possible to control cholesterol naturally without taking a statin-type medicine? Readers and listeners say yes. Here is how they do it.
When people can't stand statins, Repatha or Praluent look promising. But Repatha to lower LDL cholesterol is pricey. Does it save lives?
Many following past recommendations from the American College of Cardiology need statins as they age. That was most men over 64!
Could eating 2 eggs daily for 5 weeks lower "bad" LDL cholesterol? Read about this egg experiment. What about eating 24 eggs/day for 30 days?
High-fiber, high-magnesium, anti-inflammatory foods can help control lipids. Why does vinegar belong in a cholesterol-lowering diet plan?
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.
A revolving FDA door allows leaders from Big Pharma to head the FDA and then return to industry. Does that give you confidence in the FDA?
Cataract surgery is common. Most people attribute this to aging. Could rosuvastatin cause cataracts or glaucoma? What about other statins?
Promise or peril? The unpredictability of medications makes some folks extremely ill while others never experience any problems. Why is that?
A doctor wrote to us to tell us his aunt was taking 25 different prescription drugs--way too many medicines! What happened when she cut back?
A vegetarian diet with walnuts, flaxseeds, whole grains and green tea may well lower LDL cholesterol naturally.
Some drinking water contains excessively high levels of PFAS. Exposure to certain toxins increases the chance of depressive symptoms.
While many people may choose to try red yeast rice as a natural alternative to cholesterol lowering drugs, they should be advised that they may experience red yeast side effects just as they would wit
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.
Many countries permit pharmacists to prescribe behind the counter drugs such as antivirals, antibiotics, and asthma meds. Why not in the US?
Can you get your cholesterol down with natural products? Niacin, red yeast rice, turmeric and psyllium may help control lipids.
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?
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?
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?
Why don't doctors prescribe ezetimibe (Zetia) more often to lower cholesterol? Zetia may cause muscle problems. What about other side effects?
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!
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?
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?
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!
People have been told that cholesterol is their enemy. If people have low cholesterol naturally are there any potential problems? Find out about one.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Blackseed oil has anti-inflammatory properties. It may also have anti-cancer activity. Does this natural product have any scientific support?
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!
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.
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?
Dietary guidelines have consistently urged: AVOID SATURATED FAT! 3 prominent cardiologists flip flop on saturated fat.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
Eggs have been wrongly vilified as contributing to high blood cholesterol.
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.
