Statins
Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs Do Not Cause Muscle Pain, Says StudyA new study, published in the Journal BMJ Open claims that the negative effects of these drugs may have been overstated and some of the most common side effects of taking them is not due ...
- Cholesterol-Lowering Pill May Make People Overeat
People who take the common cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins may feel a false sense of security and eat a bit more, according to a new study.Researchers found that U.S. adults taking statins in 1999-2000 ...
- Cholesterol Lowering Drugs May Put Older Women at Diabetes Risk
Older women, over 75, taking statins, which are cholesterol-lowering drugs, may be at 33 per cent increased risk of developing diabetes, according to a new study.
- Butter and Cheese Better Than Trans-Fat Margarines, says heart specialist
Aseem Malhotra says saturated fat is not a problem, low-fat products are often full of sugar and statins are over-prescribed Butter, cheese and even red meat are not as bad for the heart as has ...
- Study Finds Alternative to Anti-Cholesterol Drug
For the first time since statins have been regularly used, a large study has found that another type of cholesterol-lowering drug can protect people from heart attacks and strokes. The finding can help millions at ...
