A new kind of pill sharply reduced artery-clogging cholesterol in people who remain at high risk of heart attacks despite ...

New research helps explain why some people develop muscle pain while taking statins—and what that could mean for future treatments.

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and other statins may cause myalgia (muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness) in some people. Actual ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

Details suggest two separate medications may present health risks.

Some people are turning to Reddit to find out if there are foods to avoid while taking statins. Except for grapefruit and grapefruit juice, strictly avoiding certain foods isn’t necessary. Instead, ...

Statins lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation and may be responsible for saving thousands of lives. Should everyone be taking the wonder drug? In the latest study investigating the side effects o ...

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 ...

There are a few things to know about statins to help help them work safely and effectively. This class of medications helps reduce your liver’s ability to make cholesterol, which can lower your levels ...

If you’re taking statins for high cholesterol, you may have encountered friends or family (or social media commenters) who point out a potential link to dementia. It’s enough to make anyone pause.

Mar. 31 -- MONDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) -- Giving statins just before artery-opening angioplasty procedures reduces the incidence of heart attacks and other problems, even for people who already ...