In the ongoing nutritional war between adherents of low-fat and low-carb diets, the skeptical cardiologist has generally weighed in on the side of lower carbs for weight loss and cardiovascular
The skeptical cardiologist has become more selective with regard to who he will accept as a new patient. In practical terms this means I now call patients who want to
Supporters of vegetarian/ultra low fat diets like to claim that there is solid scientific evidence of the cardiovascular benefits of their chosen diets. To buttress these claims they will cite
It seems like every 2 years the skeptical cardiologist has to defend skipping breakfast. I first described how irritating and puzzling I find the concept that skipping breakfast causes obesity
(This article was updated 12/18/2022) After carefully ingesting the new JAMA egg study that has gotten the media and many patients in a tizzy I consumed a three egg (of
Lately while exercising I’ve been binge-listening to podcasts from Peter Attia, a cancer surgeon turned “longevity” doctor. I first encountered his writing while researching ketosis, the Atkins diet and low
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am the Gullible Gastroenterologist. I’ve been around for a long long year, and today I have been given the opportunity by my good
In 2010 President Obama signed into law the “Healthy, Hunger-free kids act (HHKA) of 2010” which funded child nutrition programs and free school lunch programs in schools. New nutrition standards
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today