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

SaveHealth reports on popular statin medications that lower cholesterol and cardiovascular risks, highlighting their benefits and side effects.

Oct. 15 -- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers have identified a common gene mutation linked to side effects in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Statins can reduce ...

Atorvastatin is a widely used high-intensity statin but the NHS has warned that it could cause potentially dangerous side ...

If your bloodwork shows elevated LDL cholesterol levels, you can take steps to reduce it. Eat a healthy diet low in saturated ...

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 ...

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 ...

The reason statins are so widely prescribed is because they work. They’re often prescribed as the first level of defense.

Dr. Granger answers the question: 'Are Side Effects With Statins Common?' — -- Question: My doctor just put me on a statin. I understand it helps lower cholesterol, but I am worried about ...

You've just filled a new prescription for statins, and you want to do all that you can to maximize the results of the meds. Over 40 million Americans take statins for high cholesterol levels, making ...