Chelation Therapy Fails to Improve Outcome in Heart Disease: The TACT2 Trial
In the TACT2 trial, chelation therapy reduced levels of lead in the blood but did not improve cardiovascular outcomes for adults with diabetes and a prior heart attack.
Yes, I Do Have an Online Health Course on Longevity
Want to live to 100? Dr. Joel Kahn explains what the Blue Zones, or areas of the world where people live the longest, can teach us about staying healthy. From similar food habits to stress management, find out what they all have in common.
Here is an online course I filmed before the pandemic you might enjoy and learn together
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