The People's Perspective on MedicineArticles categorized as Cholesterol Hypercholesterolemia
Cure or Catastrophe: The Unpredictability of Medications
Promise or peril? The unpredictability of medications makes some folks extremely ill while others never experience any problems. Why is that?
Repatha to Lower LDL Cholesterol: Uses, Abuses, Side Effects and Complications
TV commercials make Repatha look appealing. But Repatha to lower LDL cholesterol is pricey. Does it save lives? What about side effects?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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!
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?
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?
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.
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!
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?
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?
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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!
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Paranoia over Eggs Was Misplaced
Eggs have been wrongly vilified as contributing to high blood cholesterol.
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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