With statins altering the liver’s natural function, and alcohol needing to be metabolised, Dr Guttmann says that having too ...

The reason statins are so widely prescribed is because they work. They’re often prescribed as the first level of defense. This isn't to say that they’re the only way to get your cholesterol levels ...

The FDA said that over 140,000 bottles of the Lipitor generic potentially failed to meet "dissolution specifications." ...

The debate continues as to whether or not statins have effects other than those that lower lipids that may provide additional cardiovascular benefits. An array of proposed pleiotropic effects have ...

Though high cholesterol may contribute to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia (ADRD), taking a statin did not seem to protect people from the disease, a study finds. The ...

FDA announces Atorvastatin recall affecting over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to failed dissolution specs ...

Over 141,000 bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled due to “failed dissolution specifications,” suggesting that ...

If you’re taking statins for high cholesterol, you may have encountered friends or family (or social media commenters) who point out a potential link to dementia. It’s enough to make anyone pause.

Q: Does coenzyme Q10 help to reduce muscular issues and other negative side effects associated with statins? And if so, should doctors give this information to patients when statins are prescribed? A: ...

HealthDay News — Among adults undergoing cardiac surgery, perioperative atorvastatin does not reduce the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), according to a study published online February 23 in the ...