November 24, 2008 in Babies & Kids, Depression, Heart Disease, Medical Industrial Complex | 2 comments
I'd like to bring your attention to two recently published studies which highlight the dangers of antidepressant drugs and maintaining low cholesterol levels.Low Serum Cholesterol May Be Associated With Suicide Attempt HistoryI've written before about the association of low cholesterol with aggressive and violent behavior as well as an increased risk of suicide. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry adds weight to the already considerable body of evidence suggesting that low ...
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July 22, 2008 in Babies & Kids, Heart Disease, Medical Industrial Complex | 2 comments
One of my favorite researchers, Chris Masterjohn, has just launched a new blog called "The Daily Lipid" where he writes about fats, cholesterol and health. Chris is pursuing a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology and is one of the most knowledgeable contemporary writers on cardiovascular health that I'm aware of. With his permission, I am cross-posting the first two articles on his blog - which you should definitely consider adding to your blogroll!Statins ...
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