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Statins are widely prescribed medications used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Although these cholesterol medications are some of the safest and most effective, they can come with unwanted side effects. We asked a doctor to explain.

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Statins are widely prescribed to lower high cholesterol, a key factor in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Among these ...

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Aug. 14, 2024 — More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive.

Researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called 'good' cholesterol -- high-density lipoproteins (HDL) -- may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease.

People with high cholesterol taking statins have a higher prevalence of glaucoma than those with elevated cholesterol but not ...