American Heart Society https://americanheartsociety.org/ Plain-English summaries of peer-reviewed research on heart health, diet, cholesterol and statins. Fewer Heart Attack Deaths, More Sick Years: The Low-Fat Era's Real Scorecard https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/low-fat-era-scorecard/ https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/low-fat-era-scorecard/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Since Americans were told to cut fat, heart attack deaths fell. But heart failure, obesity and diabetes climbed, and Americans now spend more years in poor health than people in any other country. Does a low-fat diet really protect your heart? A new look at an old study. https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/does-a-low-fat-diet-really-protect-your-heart-a-new-look-at-an-old-study/ https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/does-a-low-fat-diet-really-protect-your-heart-a-new-look-at-an-old-study/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 For decades, we’ve been told that cutting fat from our diets is the key to a healthy heart. But a study published in Open Heart (a cardiology journal) digs into a massive trial… Statins and the Risk Game—Are They Really Saving Your Heart? https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/statins-and-the-risk-game-are-they-really-saving-your-heart/ https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/statins-and-the-risk-game-are-they-really-saving-your-heart/ Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Hey America, let’s chat about statins—those cholesterol-lowering pills your doctor might’ve pushed on you. You’ve probably heard they’re a miracle for your heart, slashing your… Minnesota Coronary Experiment - we forgot to tell you... https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/minnesota-coronary-experiment-we-forgot-to-tell-you/ https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/minnesota-coronary-experiment-we-forgot-to-tell-you/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 A study looked at whether cutting cholesterol by changing diet could help people live longer or avoid heart problems. One group—the intervention group—swapped out saturated fats… Just a misunderstanding? https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/just-a-misunderstanding/ https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/just-a-misunderstanding/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 The association of animal fats and heart disease was misguided early on and has contributed to heart disease being the top killer of humans in the US. It’s time to change your… Surprised? It's the sugar, not the fat. https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/surprised-its-the-sugar-not-the-fat/ https://americanheartsociety.org/articles/surprised-its-the-sugar-not-the-fat/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Here’s the scoop: sugary drinks like soda, sweet tea, and energy drinks—known as sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs)—are tied to big health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart…