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

The reason statins are so widely prescribed is because they work. They’re often prescribed as the first level of defense.

ICU statin therapy was associated with reduced 30-day mortality in patients with intracerebral haemorrhage and acute kidney ...

A recent study revealed a widely prescribed heart medication, statins, may offer life-saving benefits for individuals ...

People who take statin drugs are doing it for a life-saving reason: to treat high cholesterol and protect their hearts. Many ...

For adults with T2DM, statin initiation is associated with reductions in all-cause mortality and major CVD risk.

Findings of reduced risks for mortality and major CVD suggest consideration of statins in all adults with type 2 diabetes, even in those with low short-term predicted CVD risk.

The official prescribing information for rosuvastatin (Crestor) includes the following: “... rare postmarketing reports of ...

A large cohort study found that statins significantly reduce the risk of death and major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, even among those with low predicted 10‐year ...

Statins lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, and improve overall heart health. In the late 1970s, researchers found that a substance called mevastatin, isolated from a ...

High cholesterol does not have to be a mystery or a one-size-fits-all medical prescription. For decades, statins have been the cornerstone of managing.

SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations ...