Dr. Jonathan Miller 6/10/23 Dr. Jonathan Miller 6/10/23

Risks of high cholesterol and benefits of statins misrepresented by unacceptable scientific behavior

The emphasis on relative risk coupled with insufficient disclosure of absolute risk in the reporting of randomized controlled trial outcomes has led healthcare providers and the public to overestimate concerns about high cholesterol and to be misled as to the magnitude of the benefits of cholesterol-lowering therapy.

9/17/15 9/17/15

Oxidized LDL promotes atherosclerosis

Research recently published in Science Signaling elucidates one of the mechanisms by which oxidized LDL promotes atherosclerosis

3/16/15 3/16/15

Low-normal thyroid function and cardiometabolic disorders

Observational studies suggest that low-normal thyroid function may be implicated in the pathogenesis of CVD. Low-normal thyroid function could also play a role in the development of MetS, insulin resistance and CKD...

10/8/14 10/8/14

Nuts reduce inflammation and all-cause mortality

In the absence of allergy, the evidence supports the consumption of nuts as wholesome foods with anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits, exactly what paleo diets intend to accomplish.

9/23/14 9/23/14

Prediabetes also damages the heart

A study just published in the journal Circulation demonstrates that prediabetes causes unfelt damage to the heart that substantially raises the risk of future coronary artery disease and heart failure regardless of cholesterol levels.

9/7/14 9/7/14

Nigella sativa, a true 'wonder medicine'?

Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin, produces seeds with a mind-boggling wealth of medicinal virtues. For colleagues and others who may not be familiar with the abundance of scientific evidence for the use of Nigella sativa seed extract in clinical practice, this selection of citations serves as an introduction to its wide range of indications.

6/12/14 6/12/14

Walking in the evening improves cardiovascular markers better than walking in the morning

Walking is beneficial any time of day, but an interesting study published recently in the journal Preventive Medicine demonstrated significantly more improvement in some key cardiovascular lipid and inflammatory markers by walking in the evening versus in the morning.

11/16/12 11/16/12

Fasting is unnecessary for routine cholesterol and triglyceride tests

A valuable study just published in the Archives of Internal Medicine offers welcome evidence that fasting before lipid profiles is unnecessary in most cases and may even be superior.