There's two promising options to make statins tolerable again.

Since statins first came to market in the late 1980s, muscle aches, weakness, and fatigue have driven many patients to ...

A massive analysis of randomized trials suggests that most side effects listed on statin labels may not be caused by the ...

Statins are the most prescribed drugs in America. At last count, over 50 million people were taking medications such as atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin or lovastatin to control ...

Statins are the most prescribed drugs in America. At last count, more than 50 million people were taking medications such as ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Many people with high cholesterol may avoid taking ...

Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging are not supported by strong evidence, a new review suggests. Of 66 potential side effects, researchers identified only 4 linked to statins.

What cardiologists say the findings may mean for you.

A certain side effect that some people may get when taking cholesterol-lowering medication, such as statins, has puzzled doctors since the 1980s. However, recent studies have uncovered key causes and ...

A particular side effect experienced by some individuals taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, including statins, has baffled medical professionals since the 1980s. Yet recent research has revealed ...