Dr Amir Khan high cholesterol message to people on statins as thousands affected
The NHS GP and ITV resident doctor issued a message to anyone with high total cholesterol levels 11:05,…
Warning issued over popular medication taken by 8m in UK | UK | News
Brits taking a common medication may be able to cut their risk of death without the drugs, according…
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…
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…
Health warning to anyone taking simvastatin, pravastatin or fluvastatin at ‘wrong time’
Millions take statins every day, but for specific types, taking them at the wrong time could make them…
I’m a GP — here’s how to keep cholesterol under control
Dr Majeed says a combination of drugs and lifestyle measures might be needed. (Image: Humphrey Nemar/Getty) A high…
I have sky-high cholesterol – here’s why I’m not worried
It is arguably the biggest medical U-turn in history. For decades, mainstream healthy eating advice has been that…
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)…
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…
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…