Statins are considered safe and effective, but they may not be right for everyone to lower cholesterol.

What is simvastatin used for? Simvastatin is commonly used to lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL-C) and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. It also increases good cholesterol levels (HDL). Improving ...

The reason statins are so widely prescribed is because they work. They’re often prescribed as the first level of defense.

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 ...

Statins are prescription drugs for lowering cholesterol levels to normal. While some of these decrease your low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol by even 50 per cent or more, they also help your ...

The NHS has issued a word of warning to anyone who takes statins, as eating one particular type of fruit 'could make things worse'. Statins are the most commonly prescribed medication in the UK, it ...

Cardiologists explain LDL years and other keys to knowing why and when docs recommend stains to women who are well under age ...

The NHS says: “Statins should be taken with caution if you're at an increased risk of developing a rare side effect called myopathy, which is where the tissues of your muscles become damaged and ...

Jonathan McDonagh, a 57-year-old computer consultant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, gave up on statins years ago. He was having trouble remembering people's names. His productivity at work was dropping.

Statins can help reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. (Getty Images) About 86 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol, a condition that raises the risk for heart disease and ...