Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications 
Widely used off-label to steady nerves, beta-blockers can blunt the body’s stress response. But the evidence is limited, the benefits are specific, and the risks — while often low — are real
Apr 16, 2026
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
A large Lancet review finds little evidence for most risks, but some researchers say limited access to the data raises questions
Feb 19, 2026
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
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
