When I tried statin therapy as part of an experiment, I quickly developed a common side effect. But what concerned me wasn’t ...

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 ...

While statins are proven to save lives, doctors say they work best when paired with healthy lifestyle habits like diet, ...

Many people stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins because they experience muscle aches, weakness, and fatigue.

Credit: Shutterstock. Small increases in the risk for statin-associated muscle symptoms were observed for patients on high-intensity therapy. While statins are known to cause musculoskeletal symptoms, ...

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If you want to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, the first step is knowing your numbers and what they actually mean—but at ...

Millions of people taking statin drugs to lower their cholesterol may get an unanticipated benefit: They may be less likely to develop movement and balance problems like those seen in Parkinson's ...

When it comes to heart health, eating the right meals can add years to your life. So here's a list of foods that lower ...