Heart
Keto diet and liver fat: why protein did the heavy lifting
A controlled trial found a keto style diet cut liver fat by 67 percent. Learn why high protein and low carbs, not ketones, likely explain it and how to eat.
Sugar and heart disease: insulin resistance vs cholesterol
A researcher argues insulin resistance, not LDL, is the main driver of arterial plaque. See the hazard ratios, CAC scan tips and insulin targets.
How much weightlifting is enough for health? The evidence
The two days a week lifting guideline came from a 1989 leg extension study. Here is what the evidence says about heart safety, injuries and how much to lift.
Coronary plaque: why three CT scan analyses disagreed
Three platforms read the same heart scans and found plaque changes of minus 48%, flat and plus 20%. Learn why, and why he added a PCSK9 inhibitor.
Blueberry benefits for brain and arteries: 1 cup a day
One cup of blueberries a day improves artery dilation, supports memory and helps the body handle glucose. See what human trials show and the banana caveat.
Wall sits lower blood pressure better than cardio or lifting
A review of 270 trials ranked isometrics first for blood pressure. See how wall sits, grip work and dead hangs work in minutes per week.
Why two huge anti-inflammatory heart trials failed
Cardiologist Eric Topol and genomicist Marios Georgakis unpack why the ZEUS and HORIZON trials missed, and what it means for CRP testing.
Carnivore diet myths: saturated fat, fiber, and LDL
Dr. Berry answers carnivore diet questions on fat, fiber, and LDL cholesterol, debunking the biggest myths people worry about before starting.
ApoB, plaque, and when to start treating heart disease
Two lipidologists on why ApoB drives atherosclerosis, how to read your risk with a lipid panel and Lp(a), and when high ApoB warrants early treatment.
Testosterone: who actually needs TRT and what the data show
A placebo controlled study and the TRAVERSE trial reframe testosterone therapy: who genuinely benefits and what the heart, prostate and fertility data say.
Heart disease biomarkers your checkup probably skips
The heart disease biomarkers, from ApoB to insulin resistance, that predict risk long before symptoms or a standard checkup would.
Why the scale lies: 5 better ways to measure your health
Weight alone hides muscle mass, visceral fat, and insulin resistance. Discover 5 metrics that reveal your real health better than the scale.
AI coronary plaque analysis and heart disease risk
AI coronary plaque analysis reads CT scans to measure plaque, refine heart disease risk and guide treatment beyond calcium scores and symptoms.
Cardiovascular disease: inflammation, not just cholesterol
Cardiology experts explain why inflammation and insulin resistance are the primary drivers of cardiovascular disease, not LDL alone.
Do supplements really reverse plaque in your arteries?
A deep dive into the human trial evidence on eight supplements for reversing atherosclerosis, from omega-3 and aged garlic to vitamin K2 and nattokinase.