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Silencing the alarm over a recent paper on dietary protein and atherosclerosis

A recent report that high protein intake contributes to atherosclerosis has limited relevance to anyone but transgenic mice

Does time-restricted eating increase the risk of cardiovascular death?

Why I don’t put any stock in a recent “study”

Removing race as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

The AHA has announced a new “race-free” assessment tool, but eliminating this variable carries the potential to increase – rather than decrease – racial disparities in healthcare

#289 – AMA #56: Cancer screening: pros and cons, screening options, interpreting results, and more

“There has been a pretty clear and consistent benefit [to cancer screening] that has been demonstrated, and the exceptions I think have a pretty clear sense of why.” —Peter Attia

Where a study on metformin and cardiovascular disease fell short – and what it can teach us

An investigation on metformin, diabetes, lipid biology, and cardiovascular disease offered little insight on any of these topics, but it illustrates common problems in scientific research

Reassessing the relationship between alcohol intake and cardiovascular disease risk

Mendelian randomization offers clearer insights than epidemiology or randomized trials to date

Is the frequency of menopausal symptoms an early barometer for later-in-life brain health?

More than “bothersome”: Frequent menopausal hot flashes during sleep are associated with greater white matter hyperintensity volume

#276 ‒ Special episode: Peter answers questions on longevity, supplements, protein, fasting, apoB, statins, and more

One of the most important things to understand when you are using some sort of intervention is, do you have a biomarker to know if you’re doing it correctly?” —Peter Attia

Therapeutic potential and cardiovascular risks of medical cannabis

A recent study highlights concerns regarding the potential cardiovascular risks associated with using medical cannabis. A cause for alarm?

Statins: effectiveness, safety, and common myths on their role in ASCVD prevention

A review of the evidence for statins in combating heart disease

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