Statins are the go-to medications for lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and ...

Millions take statins like atorvastatin to lower LDL cholesterol, but doctors warn that persistent muscle pain should never ...

New evidence hints that statins may protect a wider range of people with type 2 diabetes than previously assumed. A major ...

The study found that the benefits of statins were also seen in people who were considered to have a low risk of developing ...

New research suggests statins may protect adults with type 2 diabetes regardless of how low their predicted heart risk appears. In a large UK study, statin use was linked to fewer deaths and major ...

SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations ...

CKD patients face higher CVD risk, with dyslipidemia differing from the general population, necessitating tailored lipid ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Peter said: “Some side effects of atorvastatin may settle after the first few days as the body adjusts. However, muscle pain ...

Findings of reduced risks for mortality and major CVD suggest consideration of statins in all adults with type 2 diabetes, even in those with low short-term predicted CVD risk.

Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while some patients remain wary of side effects or uneasy about taking a daily pill. Statins sit ...