High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease. 'High cholesterol' generally refers to a total cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL or higher and a Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), or ...

(National) May 5, 2006 - Statin drugs are very effective at lowering cholesterol, but the medications can have serious side effects, including muscle and liver damage, memory problems and fatigue. So ...

High cholesterol doesn't come with symptoms, but it can still be a serious risk to your health. Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are commonly prescribed to bring your numbers back down into ...

The newer statins on the market have longer half-lives than the original statins. Alternative dosing schedules using once-, twice- or three-times a week or every-other-day dosing, have been ...

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing cholesterol with the help of statins along with a PCSK9i, such as Repatha or Praluent. My question is: Are these PCSK9is at all beneficial ...

If your doctor has ever told you to "keep an eye on your numbers," here's good news: The rules around what’s considered high cholesterol have gotten clearer—and a little more personal. In March, the ...

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications for reducing high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. People searching for popular statin medications are often ...