Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Almost all listed side effects for statins are not caused by the drugs, making them far safer than previously thought, a major ...

Shortly after my 60th birthday, my cholesterol level inexplicably began to rise despite exercise and a healthy weight and a healthy diet. I tried to bring it down by cutting cheese, eggs and most meat ...

About 47 million Americans take statins daily to lower high cholesterol, but fear of side effects keeps many others from trying them. Recent studies and doctors' insights shed new light on which ...

Officer is not alone. As women enter menopause, cholestrol levels jump—by an average of 10-15%, or about 10 to 20 milligrams per deciliter. (A healthy adult cholesterol range is 125-200 milligrams per ...

The question is all over Reddit. We have answers! Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Some people are turning to Reddit to find out if there are foods to avoid while taking statins. Except ...

New research suggests that statins do not cause the majority of side effects listed on their labels, including memory problems, depression, and sleep issues. The corresponding study was published in ...

Some people are turning to Reddit to find out if there are foods to avoid while taking statins. Except for grapefruit and grapefruit juice, strictly avoiding certain foods isn’t necessary. Instead, ...