(Peopleimages.com/YuriArcurs/Canva) For millions of people, statins are a daily shield against heart disease. But around 10 ...

Crestor (rosuvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are the top medications for lowering blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. High cholesterol (and triglycerides) occurs when the fat in your ...

NHS guidelines urge those taking statins to stop their medication and seek medical assistance should they notice any of ...

Statins are one of the most common medications prescribed to people with high cholesterol levels to help manage the condition ...

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Statins have been blamed for everything short of causing bad hair days—especially by the alternative-medicine crowd, who treat “Lipitor” like it’s a controlled substance. A new Lancet meta-analysis of ...

Statins are a class of prescription drugs used to lower LDL cholesterol. Weight gain is not a reported side effect, but some people may gain weight on statins due to dietary changes and other factors.

Cholesterol disorders affect millions of people globally and are among the leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Statins are the first-line therapy for ...