Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are credited with dramatically reducing heart attacks and are some of the most-prescribed pills in the United States. But roughly 10 to 30 percent of people ...

A statin can be a lifesaver if you're at risk of heart disease, but some people who take the cholesterol-lowering drugs -- up to 20 percent, by some estimates -- have to stop because of muscle pain, ...

Statins, while crucial for heart health, can deplete the body's CoQ10 levels, impacting energy and muscle comfort. Dr.

Oct. 15 -- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers have identified a common gene mutation linked to side effects in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Statins can reduce ...

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MEN’S health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer, make big headlines. But what gets less attention is why men are reluctant to seek help. They are less likely to see their GP than ...

Doctors are now checking high cholesterol in young adults and sometimes starting statins early. The focus is on LDL levels, ...

Drugs known as statins are the first-choice treatment for high cholesterol but millions of people who can't or won't take those pills because of side effects may have another option.In a major study, ...