Can Red Yeast Rice Lower Cholesterol?
Marketed as a natural cholesterol fix, red yeast rice contains the same active compound as some statins, but with inconsistent dosing, potential contamination, and far less oversight
Mar 9, 2026
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& Benefits of Medications
Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
Cardiovascular Disease
Major Statin Meta-Analysis Finds Fewer Side Effects, But Transparency Questions Remain
One of the largest reviews of statin trials to date suggests most reported symptoms aren’t caused by the drugs. Some researchers say restricted data access and industry funding still complicate efforts to independently assess harms
Feb 19, 2026
Heart Disease Prevention, Treatments and Side Effects
Do you ever have acid reflux and wonder if it’s really a heart attack? Do you see headlines every winter warning of the dangers of…
Feb 1, 2023
Edible Marijuana Risks for People with Heart Conditions
If you have cardiovascular disease or a heart condition, you might want to lay off eating marijuana edibles as they may cause a heart attack.…
Feb 13, 2019
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