A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Statins have been transformative for many individuals, by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart problems and stroke. But statins can also cause muscle weakness and pain and in some cases ...

This can be especially noticeable during colder months or in people who have sensitive or dry skin.

New evidence hints that statins may protect a wider range of people with type 2 diabetes than previously assumed. A major ...

There is strong evidence that cutting cholesterol with statins can slash the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke by a ...

New research suggests statins may protect adults with type 2 diabetes regardless of how low their predicted heart risk appears. In a large UK study, statin use was linked to fewer deaths and major ...

Miranda is considering taking statins after receiving blood test results that indicated high cholesterol - Clara Molden for The Telegraph Around eight million people in the UK are on statins, and I ...

What really causes your blood fats to skyrocket? Groundbreaking discoveries have delivered surprising new answers.

NEW YORK - Score another victory for the cheap, cholesterol-lowering wonder drugs known as statins. People getting an artery unclogged or repaired were much less likely to die or have a heart attack ...

As we reach a certain age, many of us begin reaching for our pill bottles, as well as a nice glass of red. With more than 10 million people in England now eligible for statins, the cholesterol ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Cholesterol is a key building block for testosterone. Through ...