Statins reduce heart attack and stroke risk but can cause muscle pain in some users. A new study reveals statins trigger calcium leaks in muscle cells by binding to a key protein, explaining side ...

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July 24 -- WEDNESDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- British researchers have discovered a genetic variant that causes some people who take cholesterol-lowering statins to have the muscle weakness called ...

Many people stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins because they experience muscle aches, weakness, and fatigue. A new study by Columbia researchers now suggests that at least for some people, the ...

Statins lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, and improve overall heart health. In the late 1970s, researchers found that a substance called mevastatin, isolated from a ...

Having high blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) is a risk factor for heart diseases like heart attacks and strokes because it can lead to plaque buildup, which can restrict blood flow. For ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

Dear Dr. Roach: I had a CT calcium scan, and my score was 530. My doctor said that this was high, so he put me on a statin (Lipitor). But it debilitated me with so much muscle pain that I had to stop.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I had a CT calcium scan, and my score was 530. My doctor said that this was high, so he put me on a statin (Lipitor).