Cardiologists have known for more than three decades that statin-type cholesterol-lowering drugs can lower levels of ubiquinone. Most people know ubiquinone by the name coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10.

Millions across the world take statins like atorvastatin to keep their bad blood cholesterol or LDL levels in control. However, according to experts, there is one key side effect that you must never ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and ...

Having high blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) is a risk factor for heart diseases like heart attacks and strokes because it can lead to plaque buildup, which can restrict blood flow. For ...