Statins, while crucial for heart health, can deplete the body's CoQ10 levels, impacting energy and muscle comfort. Dr.

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 ...

Oct. 15 -- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers have identified a common gene mutation linked to side effects in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Statins can reduce ...

Q. My 85-year-old grandmother is healthy but has high cholesterol for which she takes a medicine. Unfortunately, it is causing some muscle aches. Should she continue or stop it? A. The first important ...

One of the biggest medical advances of the 20th century was the discovery of the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins. They continue to save lives. Studies show that they decrease major ...

As with any medication, statins can come with side effects. Statins, drugs typically used to lower cholesterol, are relatively safe for most people. When they are taken specifically to prevent ...

Dr. Granger answers the question: 'Are Side Effects With Statins Common?' — -- Question: My doctor just put me on a statin. I understand it helps lower cholesterol, but I am worried about ...

Q. My doctor prescribed a medication for my high cholesterol, but I got some muscle aches and stopped taking the drug. What should I do now? A. Your doctor probably prescribed what we call a statin, a ...

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, drugs typically used to lower cholesterol, are relatively safe for most people. When they are taken specifically to prevent cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests, the side effects just ...