McDougall Moments: Should Women get a Mammography?

Statins are used to lower cholesterol levels, but don’t reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. Cholesterol is a risk factor tied to artery disease. The higher the cholesterol the more likely you’ll have a heart attack or stroke. Dr. McDougall presents a new study that shows statins provide a risk reduction of about 1% for heart attack or stroke prevention, in other words no real reduction. As with all drugs, statins have potential adverse side effects that can be serious, without off

Dr. Anthony Lim discusses real patient experiences from his recent consultations, including important conversations about the long-term risks of weight loss medications and their often lifelong use. He also offers thoughtful advice to a patient facing surgery, explaining how he approaches such decisions with the personal question, “Would I recommend this to my own mom?” Learn more about the Free McDougall Program here. If you need medical support, book a consultation with us to lea

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