New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- You may have heard your doctor warn you about the dangers of higher cholesterol levels. Indian-origin British cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra has challenged that notion. He believes cholesterol has nothing to do with heart disease.

Dr Aseem Malhotra is a health adviser to the Donald Trump-aligned Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative. He is the same professional who has linked King Charles and Princess Kate Middleton's cancer to COVID-19 vaccines.

Most cardiology guidelines treat raised low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as a direct cause that must be controlled early. Cholesterol causes no symptoms. So, doctors encourage preventive action rather than waiting for trouble.

Doctors typically warn against high choles...