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

Though high cholesterol may contribute to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia (ADRD), taking a statin did not seem to protect people from the disease, a study finds. The ...

The official prescribing information for rosuvastatin (Crestor) includes the following: “... rare postmarketing reports of ...

If you’re taking statins for high cholesterol, you may have encountered friends or family (or social media commenters) who point out a potential link to dementia. It’s enough to make anyone pause.

In these cases, starting a statin at a young age can prevent decades of plaque buildup, says Adedapo Iluyomade, MD, a ...

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 ...

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

Dr. Granger answers the question: 'Medications To Avoid Using With Statins?' — -- Question: What medications should I avoid taking with statins? Answer: Statins are very effective drugs, but just ...

Researchers studied over 28,000 patients in Massachusetts and found three in 10 stopped taking statins after experiencing side effects, which were presumed to be due to the drugs. Some 8.5% of them ...

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 ...