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

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Statin drugs are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the world. They are used to lower cholesterol and reduce ...

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.

More than a quarter of Americans over the age of 40 are taking a statin. But what happens if you are statin-intolerant?

To estimate that risk, doctors use equations that include different risk factors, such as age, cholesterol levels, and blood ...

The global cardiometabolic drugs market is projected to grow from US$ 50 billion in 2021 to over US$ 70 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 4% to 5%. Sales are expected to surpass US$ 55 billion by 2022, ...

Current AHA guidelines call for healthy Americans to bring LDL below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood, while ...

Houston Methodist researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called "good" cholesterol -- high-density ...

By Keith Roach, M.D. TITLE: 84-year-old debates starting statins due to high cholesterol---DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 84-yea ...

An estimated 31.7% of U.S. adults—about 73.5 million people—have high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, making them twice as likely to develop heart disease compared to ...