Dr. Frank Tortorice, MD, ABIM, IFMCP, is redefining patient care by focusing on functional and preventative medicine. As a ...

Research in humans has yielded conflicting results. One study found that eating coconut fat with a meal increased blood sugar ...

Bad cholesterol (LDL) causes plaque to build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and ...

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Diets higher in inflammatory foods were tied to an increased incidence of dementia in older adults, longitudinal data from the Framingham Heart Study Offspring cohort showed. Over 13 years of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read that drinking decaffeinated green tea brewed below 175 degrees Fahrenheit will lower cholesterol. Do you have a recommendation concerning this information? -- C.P.

I have read that drinking decaffeinated green tea brewed below 175 degrees Fahrenheit will lower cholesterol. Do you have a ...

High cholesterol fluctuations have been linked to a higher risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's and vascular ...

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New research reveals eye changes that may signal Alzheimer's disease years before memory symptoms appear. Learn the early warning signs to watch for.

I have read that drinking decaffeinated green tea brewed below 175 degrees Fahrenheit will lower cholesterol. Do you have a ...

A simple visual test can predict the risk of dementia up to 12 years in advance by assessing brain health through the eyes.