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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...
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 grapevine," says a veteran physician...
Stopping Beta-Blockers After Heart Attack Safe for Stable Patients, Korea-France Study Finds

Stopping Beta-Blockers After Heart Attack Safe for Stable Patients, Korea-France Study Finds

One medication many patients take long-term following a heart attack is a beta-blocker.
Sweet Fruit, Bitter Risks: Why Experts Warn Against Pairing Grapefruit with Common Medications

Sweet Fruit, Bitter Risks: Why Experts Warn Against Pairing Grapefruit with Common Medications

Grapefruit is a subtropical fruit highly prized for its unique sweet-tart flavor, balancing a gentle sweetness with a...
Eat more protein — but cut saturated fat?

Eat more protein — but cut saturated fat?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans , released in January 2026, contain several serious errors.