Editorial Is Oil Healthy? Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD In 1898, William osler gave a presentation about angina pectoris. His statement on the rarity of this disorder in 1898 is poignant considering the frequency with which cardiovascular illness is encountered today [1]. scholars debate what has caused a disease that was once considered a rarity…
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM November 29th, 2013 Volume 15 Many of our most common diseases found to be rare, or even nonexistent, among populations eating plant-based diets. This is a list of diseases commonly found here (and in populations that eat and live like the U.S.), but were rare, or even nonexistent, in populations eating diets centered…
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM February 24th, 2014 Volume 17 The oxidation of high-fat and cholesterol-rich foods in our stomachs may help explain why eating antioxidant packed foods appears to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. The total antioxidant capacity of our diet may also be protective against stroke, in contradiction to all the pill studies that failed to…
Dr. Ellsworth Wareham Interview of Massimo Leopardi for Veggie Channel web-tv. Vegan since his 50s, Dr. Ellsworth Wareham is a famous cardiothoracic surgeon who retired at the age of 95. He believes his healthful lifestyle contributes to his longevity, and he points to Loma Linda’s Adventist Health Studies as evidence. Dr. Ellsworth managed his weight…
Confused about a new study’s claim that eggs don’t contribute to heart disease? Dr. Barnard analyzes the study, which was funded by the egg industry, in a new video.
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM August 29th, 2014 Volume 20 To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. This is just an approximation of the audio contributed by Katie Schloer. Legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, beans and split peas may reduce cholesterol so much that consumers may be able…
Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on February 14th, 2019 Monitoring resting heart rate has strong advantages. Taking your pulse is cheap, takes little time, is understandable to people, and is something everyone can do at home to measure their progress to become an active participant in their own health management. “The accumulated weight of evidence linking elevated [resting] heart…
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM December 7th, 2016 Volume 33 The benefits of taking a daily aspirin must be weighed against the risk of internal bleeding. Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. Salicylic acid, the…
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM January 13th, 2017 Volume 34 What would happen if babies were randomized at birth to a lifetime of low cholesterol levels? We already know because Mother Nature did exactly that! In this video, I introduce the concept of Mendelian randomization. Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs,…
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM January 25th, 2017 Volume 34 An extraordinary thing happened when those at high risk for heart disease were randomized to give blood—and it had nothing to do with their heart. Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger…