A new study from Johns Hopkins University has raised fresh concerns about rosuvastatin, a common drug used to lower cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood, and high levels can lead ...

One of these drugs, rosuvastatin, has long been considered effective for lowering cholesterol levels. However, a new study ...

Repatha is an effective medication that can lower LDL cholesterol and significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Like most drugs, Repatha can cause side effects. However long-term ...

So, you’ve heard about statins. Maybe your doctor mentioned them, or perhaps you saw a commercial with happy, healthy-looking people strolling through a park. The big question on your mind is probably ...

If you've avoided taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs because you're worried about the risk of developing memory loss, depression or other scary side effects, this scenario plays out more often ...

Statins Relative Risk Reduction: Statin medications are prescribed to reduce the risk of heart disease and heart attack. However, their benefits vary from person to person. Let us explain them.

Take a look at the product insert for a statin and you’ll see a long list of side effects. The majority of them, a new study suggests, are likely exaggerated. Despite their widespread use, many ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that the popular cholesterol-lowering medications may cause memory loss and confusion, but long term use of the medications may reduce that risk. In a ...