High cholesterol can lead to potentially lethal problems such as heart attacks and strokes - and the NHS has issued guidance ...

The NHS has issued a warning to anyone who takes statins on its website, as consuming one particular type of fruit 'could make things worse'. Statins remain the most commonly prescribed medication in ...

Atorvastatin is a widely used high-intensity statin but the NHS has warned that it could cause potentially dangerous side ...

Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed statin used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

The NHS advises that pregnant women should generally avoid atorvastatin due to potential risks to fetal development and birth ...

NHS bosses have explained that some people may be able to lower their cholesterol levels through lifestyle choices and therefore avoid having to take statins. High cholesterol, the service says, is ...

People may be able to buy high dose statins over the counter from their local pharmacies in the future, the chief executive of NHS England said. Simon Stevens has announced a review into how the most ...

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 ...

The NHS has issued a warning to anyone who takes statins on its website, as consuming one particular type of fruit 'could make things worse'. Statins remain the most commonly prescribed medication in ...

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