I’ve been advised to go on statins to lower my cholesterol. I ask the experts whether they’re a quick fix – or a risk to my ...

ANSWER: Hundreds of thousands of people start statin drugs each year, and just by chance, they might also get illnesses that ...

Statin drugs modestly reduce the risk of vascular disease complications, including stroke, heart attack and death, when given ...

After reading the side effects, I am hesitant to take the drug. My LDL level is 128 mg/dL, my HDL is 49 mg/dL, and my total ...

ANSWER: Because all drugs have the potential for harm, it’s always good to take a clear-eyed look at the risks and benefits ...

Old pill, new tricks? Research suggests that an old drug called finasteride reduce heart disease risk on top of regrowing ...

Most of us are aware of the concept of drug side effects, which can be either negative or positive. The goal of any drug ...

What does your research say? — N.C. ANSWER: Hundreds of thousands of people start statin drugs each year, and just by chance, they might also get illnesses that could lead them to think the ...

Silent killer' is a common condition that can lead to serious health complications, including heart attacks and strokes, ...

Aug. 14, 2024 — More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive.

High cholesterol doesn't present noticeable symptoms and patients usually only discover they have it after a blood test. Here ...