Picture an atherosclerotic artery as a crime scene. Cholesterol piles up on the walls — thick deposits blocking what should be a free-flowing highway of blood. For decades, cholesterol was blamed as the culprit. But here’s the twist: cholestero...

Cholesterol is one of the most talked-about molecules in medicine — and one of the most misunderstood.  It’s essential for life, but when carried in the wrong lipoproteins, it becomes the driving force behind atherosclerosis. &...

We tell patients to “eat more healthy fats” — but what does that actually mean?Why is coconut oil villainized while olive oil gets the heart-healthy halo — even though both come from plants?Why does cheese get a pass on the charcuterie ...

When you see elevated triglycerides on a lab report, what’s your first move? Diet talk? Lifestyle handout?It’s time to pause — because triglycerides aren’t just about carbs and alcohol. They can be a clue to deeper issues: insulin resist...

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 1 of LipidCurious — the podcast dedicated to demystifying lipids for medical boards and real-world clinical practice.  If you’ve ever looked at a lipid panel and felt unsure what it really means, t...