When I tried statin therapy as part of an experiment, I quickly developed a common side effect. But what concerned me wasn’t ...

Many people stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins because they experience muscle aches, weakness, and fatigue. A new study by Columbia researchers now suggests that at least for some people, the ...

Scientists have identified a cellular mechanism that may explain why up to 10% of statin users experience muscle pain and fatigue severe enough to stop treatment. The study found that statins can ...

Statins are a type of medication that help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — or “bad” cholesterol — in the body. This helps keep the arteries clear so blood has an easier way of ...

Statins lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, and improve overall heart health. In the late 1970s, researchers found that a substance called mevastatin, isolated from a ...

Statins are a type of medication that can help lower a person’s “bad” cholesterol, helping reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease. Statins are generally recommended for adults between the ages ...