There are several topics that my elderly patients discuss at every appointment, interaction, or social event. But on a broader scale, the topic of Cholesterol Medications in this population continues to be a somewhat more pressing issue in clinical circles…
Hey guys, look! A new paper on World Religions! I mean, Diets! The NEW STUDY results from Max Petersen’s group at University of Washington in St. Louis is probably, at least to some people, as surprising as something labeled “Washington”…
I was just about to write a summary of an article I found about bile acid diarrhea (BAD), which wouldn’t have been a BAD choice for Lipid Nerds given the importance of cholesterol in bile acid synthesis and regulation. But…
Sadly, many clinicians could be described as “Stuck in the 1990s” in regards to Lipid Management. And generally, people in Lipid Land would apply this pejorative label to those who continue to worship solely at the altar of High-Intensity Statins,…
In the latest installment of “What’s Good For the Heart is Good for the Brain,” THIS PAPER from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study was recently published showing the association of vascular risk factors in midlife with “years of…
On a near-daily basis, people from across the country send me health-related Instagram reels, Podcasts, and articles asking for my opinion. And although I am continually humbled and honored to be a trusted resource on these matters, I admittedly sometimes…
Given the recent wildfires and poor air quality, this morning’s Family Breakfast Banter naturally led to a discussion about Smokey Bear. I’ve always known that only I can prevent Forest Fires, but I was today years old when I learned…
Have you ever asked your kid to brush his teeth? And then an hour later, your kid has written 3 novels, drawn 7 pictures, rearranged his bed, transferred all his Pokemon cards to a new storage compartment, and made a…
Recently, I’ve become aware of some Social Media influencers saying that “stress and elevated cortisol can prevent GLP-1 medications from working.” And I’ve had plenty of patients come to me having been told by a “holistic practitioner” that they are…
This NEW ARTICLE about “off-label” testosterone prescription and risk of cardiovascular events has been making the headlines largely buried beneath the litany of ads telling guys that their total testosterone of 650 “isn’t high enough.” And although it was a…
