Lipfendra vs statins: How these cholesterol-lowering drugs compare
Share on PinterestA cardiologist explains everything you need to know about Lipfendra, the newly FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering pill. Guido…
Viagra’s Next Act Could Be Stopping Cancer From Spreading
Image in public domain. Viagra became a blockbuster drug by changing blood flow. It wasn’t long before doctors…
Statins Rarely Cause Severe Muscle Problems, Researchers Say
New research reports that serious muscular disorders are rare for people who take statins to help lower cholesterol…
Blood pressure and cholesterol levels in over-40s with obesity similar to people of healthier weight – research
The greater availability and use of medicines is the likely driving force behind levelling of cholesterol blood pressure…
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Everyone taking statins needs to know about ezetimibe
The rule could save the lives of thousands of people every yearNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)…
Statins, Diuretics, and Other Common Heart Drugs Do Not Worsen Survival in Multiple Myeloma, Scientists Report
Cardiovascular medications and treatment outcomes in multiple myeloma: insights from phase III clinical trials. Scientific Reports (2026). DOI:…
Too many warnings on statins – none required on junk food
If we ate well – most of us would not need statins, writes Dr Catherine Conlon New research…
The only six side effects caused by statins revealed in major study
Side effect myths may have put people off taking the vital medication (Image: Getty) For decades, millions of…
Cardiologist shares 10 habits he has given up on to protect heart health: ‘Palpitations often come from PVCs…’
When it comes to heart health, many people adopt habits they assume are protective – popping an aspirin…
Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients – and reflects FDA’s troubles inspecting medicines manufactured overseas
If you take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, you may have noticed a flurry of news coverage since late…
Massive recall of atorvastatin: What you need to know if you take cholesterol drugs |
A major recall of generic atorvastatin, the most prescribed cholesterol-lowering drug in the US, has raised concerns over…