Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast Medical Roundup #5
Oct 6, 2025
Exciting discussion on new drugs targeting heart disease and their promising effects. Insight into a study linking alcohol with increased cancer risk amid political pushback. A look at the ethics surrounding embryo selection and IVF technologies. The potential of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is explored alongside their societal impact. Counterarguments on keto diets and the importance of monitoring for safety are also presented. Finally, the podcast dives into bioethics in life-extension research and the implications of assisted suicide trends.
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LPA Drugs Could Cut Heart Disease Risk
- LPA-targeting drugs could massively reduce heart disease risk by lowering genetically-determined LPA levels.
- Even large LPA reductions likely won't fully defeat heart disease but could add meaningful years of life.
No Safe Alcohol Dose For Cancer Risk
- A major study finds even low alcohol intake raises cancer risk and increases mortality.
- Moderate drinkers often appear healthier due to selection effects, not alcohol benefits.
Widen Access To Preventive Drugs
- Consider making statins available over the counter to widen preventive access.
- Permit telemedicine and across-state practice to expand care and reduce barriers.