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Why Did the American Heart Association Issue Nutrition Guidelines at Odds with the U.S. Government?

Why Did the American Heart Association Issue Nutrition Guidelines at Odds with the U.S. Government?

“To improve cardiovascular health, increase your intake of plant-based protein and replace animal saturated fat with plant-based unsaturated fat.
A Major Paradigm Shift in Cholesterol Management: Earlier Testing, 30-Year Risk Predictions

A Major Paradigm Shift in Cholesterol Management: Earlier Testing, 30-Year Risk Predictions

Heart disease often appears as a sudden crisis, but it is typically the result of risks that have quietly accumulated within blood vessels over...
Screen Time Alert: Could Your Smartphone Be Raising Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol?

Screen Time Alert: Could Your Smartphone Be Raising Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol?

New research suggests that young adults who spend six or more hours a day looking at screens—such as mobile phones and...
Statins: Are the Side Effects Real? New Research Challenges Common Fears

Statins: Are the Side Effects Real? New Research Challenges Common Fears

"Many people hesitate to take cholesterol medication because of side effects they’ve heard about through the...