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December 14, 2025

One Shot to Lower Cholesterol & the Hidden Weight of Financial Caregiving

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One Shot to Lower Cholesterol?

Could a single treatment permanently fix your cholesterol? Luke J. Laffin, MD, physician in the Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and Co-Director, Center for Blood Pressure Disorders at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses his groundbreaking research on a gene-editing drug that might permanently eliminate your need for daily cholesterol pills.

The Hidden Weight of Financial Caregiving

Managing money for aging parents is a daunting task, affecting millions of American families. Beth Pinsker, Certified Financial Planner, financial-planning columnist at MarketWatch, author of “My Mother\'s Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving,” shares her own surprising experiences and the lessons she learned in handling her mother\'s finances.

The Flip Side of AI and Energy

Headlines often focus on the massive energy requirements that artificial intelligence data centers will require. Anthony R. Harding, PhD, Assistant Professor, environmental economist, at Georgia Tech, explains why AI has significant potential to improve energy efficiency across much of our economy.

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