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Study Challenges ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Label for LDL
LDL may not be as harmful as previously thought, prompting researchers to reconsider the one-size-fits-all approach to cholesterol management.
‘Genetic’ Cholesterol is High in Over 20 Percent of Americans: Leading Heart Doctor Seth Baum MD
Dr. Seth Baum discusses the inadequacy of LDL tests for heart disease risk on “Vital Signs with Brendon Fallon.”
Harvard Scientist Stunned: Oreos Surpass Statins in Lowering His Cholesterol
In a very specific experiment, Oreo cookies were shown to outperform traditional cholesterol medication in lowering cholesterol.
‘Bad’ Cholesterol May Not Be So Bad
Research shows that measuring LDL cholesterol doesn’t always effectively assess a person’s cardiovascular risk and that other tests may be more useful.
