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Article imageJoe Graedon - March 6, 2025
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Show 1421: Is Lp(a) the Heart Risk No One Talks About?

A lack of medications to lower it may have made Lp(a) the heart risk factor no one talks about. What should you know about it?

Joe Graedon - February 13, 2025

Wegovy or Ozempic: Semaglutide to Prevent Heart Attacks & Alcohol Misuse?

Terry Graedon - January 15, 2025

Does Grape Juice Have Heart Healthy Benefits?

Terry Graedon - January 2, 2025

What Is the Difference Between Healthspan and Lifespan?

Joe Graedon - December 23, 2024

Cooking Oil Confusion: What’s Best, Olive or Canola?

Joe Graedon - December 19, 2024

What’s in Your Frying Pan? Omega-6 or Omega-3 Oils?

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Terry Graedon - December 11, 2024

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Carry Serious Cardiovascular Risks

A study points to higher risks for stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and abdominal aortic aneurysm among people getting more sugar.

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Terry Graedon - December 11, 2024

How Do You Feed Your Microbiota?

An intriguing study reveals that what you feed your microbiota influences the variety of microbes in your intestines. The relationships are unique to you.

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Terry Graedon - November 28, 2024

Show 1368: Why Overcoming Loneliness Is Crucial for Your Health (Archive)

Social isolation is a serious risk factor for chronic diseases. As a result, overcoming loneliness is an essential step toward better health.

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Terry Graedon - October 23, 2024

Show 1405: Why Does Anger Harm Your Heart?

Researchers are discovering how can anger harm your heart. It has a profound negative effect on the lining of your blood vessels.

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Joe Graedon - September 26, 2024

Egg Experiment: Med Student Eats 720 eggs in 30 days and Lowers LDL Cholesterol!

How could eating 720 eggs in 30 days lower LDL cholesterol? Dr. Nick Norwitz is a med student at Harvard. His egg experiment is mind boggling

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Terry Graedon - September 19, 2024

Show 1400: Exposing Blind Spots: Unmasking the Myths of Modern Medicine

When doctors' recommendations are based on scientific evidence, they hold up. But blind spots that rely on dogma instead are a problem.

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Joe Graedon - September 18, 2024

Brewing Heart Health: Caffeine from Coffee and Tea Reduces Risks

Can you sip your way to a healthier heart? Can caffeine from coffee and tea reduce your risk for heart attacks, strokes and type 2 diabetes?

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Joe Graedon - September 16, 2024

Conflicting Advice About Eggs and Salt Drives Reader Crazy

Many people become upset with conflicting advice on nutrition. Are eggs good or bad? What about salt? Butter vs. margarine?

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Joe Graedon - August 1, 2024

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.

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Joe Graedon - July 15, 2024

Why Haven’t Statins Stopped Heart Disease?

Over 50 million Americans swallow statins daily, but heart disease remains our #1 killer. Why haven't statins stopped most heart attacks?

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Joe Graedon - April 28, 2024

Why Would the FDA Approve Ineffective Drugs?

Many doctors believe that FDA's standards for approving new drugs are very high. How come there are many ineffective drugs on the market?

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KFF - April 25, 2024

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

Medicare Part D will now pay for Wegovy (semaglutide) to help millions of overweight people reduce their risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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Terry Graedon - March 20, 2024

What Is the Story on Calcium Supplements?

Studies suggest that calcium supplements don't prevent osteoporosis and broken bones, and may even have troubling side effects.

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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!