Tag: JoAnn Manson

Supplements and Health
Sorting the Facts

May 11th, 2017 Part of: The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums.

Brief Video Highlight SUPPLEMENTS AND HEALTH: Sorting the Facts Presented jointly with PRI’s The World & WGBH Thursday, May 11, 2017 Watch on YouTube “Lose belly fat”. “Build muscle.” “Lower your cholesterol.” “Improve your sex drive.” Browse the shelves of any supermarket or pharmacy, and you will find dietary supplements that promise to do all Read More…

Rethinking Cholesterol
Drug Developments and Lifestyle Choices

September 24th, 2015 Part of: The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Lawrence H. Cohn, advisor and supporter of this Forum in addition to others in the The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums series. Watch on YouTube For decades, statins have served as the “go-to” drug for patients with high cholesterol. Now, a new class of cholesterol-reducing Read More…

Women and Heart Disease
What You Don't Know May Kill You

February 12th, 2015 Part of: The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums.

[FORUM VIDEO] This Forum event will provide a concise overview of the causes and forms of heart disease in women — and then explore today’s leading-edge prevention and treatment strategies.

Sugar, Salt and Supplements
Sorting the Science

March 17th, 2014 Part of: Policy Controversies.

[FORUM VIDEO] This panel of Harvard experts helped explain the latest thinking on the nutritional science behind sugar, salt and supplements intake and provided some guidance on steps consumers can take to improve their diets.

Boosting Vitamin D
Not enough or too much?

March 29th, 2011 Part of: The Andelot Series on Current Science Controversies.

[FORUM VIDEO] Why do nutrition specialists disagree on how much vitamin D people should get? This Forum webcast examined the question, “Boosting Vitamin D: Not enough or too much?