Tag: cardiovascular risk

Statin Hesitancy: Why Americans Fear Side Effects

Posted on 2026-07-062026-07-06 by Bert Swope

Statin hesitancy is growing as stories, social media, and misinformation make side effect fears feel more convincing than the evidence. Yet for most people at elevated cardiovascular risk, statins still offer clear protection against heart attack and stroke.

Do Eggs Raise Cholesterol? What Most People Get Wrong

Posted on 2026-03-132026-08-12 by Bert Swope

Essential Concepts: Eggs are not the main driver of LDL for most people; saturated fat matters more. One egg has about 186 to 200 mg of cholesterol, so amount and overall diet still count. If LDL is high or inherited risk is possible, blood tests should guide the decision.

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