Can you really lower cholesterol with food? Dr. Michael Greger joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to reveal the simple, science-backed foods and spices that can drive LDL cholesterol down—without drugs or side effects. Discover how everyday choices can protect your heart and add years to your life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Why the Standard American Diet is now the #1 cause of death in the U.S.

- The truth about statins: small benefit, real risks.

- How plant-based eating can reverse heart disease.

- Foods that raise cholesterol: meat, dairy, eggs, coconut & palm oils.

- The top foods and spices proven to lower LDL include black soybeans, apples, and garlic powder.

- Why olive oil raises cholesterol on a vegan diet.

- Green tea and mushrooms: health boosters, but not major LDL-reducers.

- Practical tips: even one small daily change makes a big difference.

👉 Share your questions for Dr. Greger in the comments!

Dr. Greger's Book: Lower LDL Cholesterol Naturally with Food

Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/4h14QcA

Dr. Greger's Cholesterol seminar is on Oct. 10 at 2pm ET.

Register by Oct. 8: https://bit.ly/DrGregerCholesterolEvent

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Breast cancer prevention is possible, and the latest science is showing exactly how. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with leading breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk to reveal six steps every woman can take to prevent breast cancer and dramatically reduce breast cancer risk. From the role of a plant-based diet in breast cancer prevention to lifestyle habits that strengthen breast health, these strategies come directly from new research and could make a lifesaving difference.

The conversation also tackles one of the most debated questions in women’s health: Should women over 75 still get mammograms? A groundbreaking new study suggests the benefits are greater than many once believed. Dr. Funk shares her expert perspective on mammograms after 75 and what this means for women and their doctors.

In this episode you’ll discover:

- The six scientifically proven lifestyle habits that reduce breast cancer risk

- The role of diet, exercise, and alcohol in prevention

- How sleep and stress management affect breast cancer risk

- Why mammograms after age 75 may be more beneficial than expected

- What women of all ages can do today to improve long-term breast health

Have a question for Dr. Kristi Funk? Drop it in the comments below!

Become a member of Dr. Funk's breast cancer support community: https://pinklotus.com

PCRM's Let's Beat Breast Cancer store: https://pcrm.org/shop

Breast cancer lifestyle medicine study: https://bit.ly/LMBCStudy

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What if food could help you fight cancer? New research suggests that diet can play a role in improving outcomes for cancer patients, even slowing the progression of the disease. And Dr. Urvi Shah is leading the charge.

Dr. Shah was training to be an oncologist when she was diagnosed with cancer herself. This diagnosis sent her down a rabbit hole of cancer diet research, and today she's contributed to six dietary trials examining whether and how nutrition can play a role in improving outcomes for cancer patients.

In this episode of The Exam Room Dr. Shah and Chuck Carroll discuss:

- How diet could improve outcomes for cancer patients

- The best foods for cancer patients

- The role your gut health plays in recovery

- How to join a cancer diet trial

Dr. Shah's research can be found here: https://bit.ly/DrUrviShahResearch

Information on cancer clinical trials can be found here: https://bit.ly/ClinicalTrialsDrShah

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