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

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.

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 ...

Treating type 2 diabetes is not only about blood sugar. Many patients also have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, ...

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

In 2019, around 92 million Americans reported that they'd taken a statin at one time or another. And today, according to the American Medical Association, more than 46 million Americans could cut ...

Statins rank among the most prescribed medications worldwide, with millions taking these cholesterol-lowering drugs daily to reduce their cardiovascular risk. While these medications effectively lower ...

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 ...

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 ...

At least 92.0% of patients aged 50 to 79 years with chronic kidney disease (CKD) should be taking statins, according to two different sets of guidelines, researchers report in an article published ...