Since statins first came to market in the late 1980s, muscle aches, weakness, and fatigue have driven many patients to ...

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Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging are not supported by strong evidence, a new review suggests. Of 66 potential side effects, researchers identified only 4 linked to statins.

Investigators who previously found that a daily statin pill helps prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with HIV have now discovered a potential mechanism that may help to stabilize plaques and ...

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.

Experimental data demonstrated that the lipid-lowering action of statins may partly explain beneficial effects of these drugs; the so called 'pleiotropic effects' of statins include inhibition of ...

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Cholesterol disorders affect millions of people globally and are among the leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Statins are the first-line therapy for ...

Statin use had a statistically significant protective effect against acute asthma exacerbations in mild asthma among Black ...

The pill, named enlicitide, operates by helping the body eliminate cholesterol, a mechanism currently only achievable through injected medicines. Should it gain approval from the US Food and Drug ...

Investigators who previously found that a daily statin pill helps prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with HIV have now discovered a potential mechanism that may help to stabilize plaques and ...