David Diamond, Ph.D

David. M. Diamond received his Ph.D. in Biology in 1985, with a specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience, from the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory at the University of California, Irvine. He is a professor in the Departments of Psychology and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida, where he has directed his research program on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Dr. Diamond has served on federal government study sections and committees evaluating research on the neurobiology of stress and memory, and has over 100 publications, reviews and book chapters on the brain and memory. He has served on the editorial boards of numerous medical journals and has received 30 years of federally funded support for his research.

In recent years he added to his list of publications controversial papers on diet, cholesterol and statins, including one paper published in the peer- reviewed medical journal “Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology”, which described the deceptive practices employed by researchers promoting statins for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Deception in Cholesterol Research: Separating Truth From Profitable Fiction

“I want to show you how we are deceived,” Dr. David Diamond told the audience at the 2019 CrossFit Health Conference.  (66 minutes)

Published by: Cross Fit: October, 2019

Video URL: https://youtu.be/inwfSkSGvQw

Public Comment: "Such a great presentation I can't wait to share this with my grandparent who is being FORCED to take a statin because of a heart attack they had from a severe gallbladder infection. It's terrible how the doctors would rather push drugs for sales than help elderly to eat a better diet to fix their bodies" (48 minutes)

Published by: Low Carb Houston - September, 2020

Video URL: https://youtu.be/i6za3BYF3e4

In the past decade, Dr. Diamond has expanded his research program to include cardiovascular disease and nutrition.  His controversial research is an extension of an advanced seminar he directs at the University of South Florida entitled “Myths and Deception in Medical Research”, which emphasizes the critical evaluation of methods and conflicts of interest in health-related research.  (32 minutes)

Published by: Low Carb Downunder - July, 2018

Video URL: https://youtu.be/hj7ldyKQnRA

Professor David Diamond says you have been misled and deceived when it comes to LDL cholesterol and statins.  It's important to have voices like Dr. Diamond's to help us realize the science is far from settled.  Please remember, this is meant for educational purposes only and in no way constitutes medical advice. Please contact your physician before making any changes or medical decisions.  (67 minutes)

Published by: Diet Doctor, August, 2019

Video URL: https://youtu.be/YaEmiUfL7ts