Statins

Statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States. Although credited with preventing an untold number of heart attacks and strokes, statins do have side effects. Elevated liver enzymes are common, but overt liver damage is rare.

Studies show that certain cholesterol drugs called statins may increase the risk of diabetes in users.

A quick look at the types of drugs you can take to lower your cholesterol.

The estimated 20 million Americans taking cholesterol medication called statins may be receiving an unexpected benefit '" a more positive outcome should they suffer an ischemic stroke.

Information on the different statin drugs used to treat heart disease.

Some statin users experience muscle aches and weakness called statin myalgias when taking statin medications. Very rarely, more serious muscle problems can develop. Find out what the risk factors are for statin myalgias - and how you can prevent them.

Elders were having monopoly of serious diseases such as heart burn, high cholesterol level etc. Now it is not. Kids are too developing these diseases. This is what bothers experts about why these diseases are seen in kids?

Statin drugs usually given to stroke patients to lower cholesterol now may actually higher the patients risk for another stroke.

Yet another study associates lower colon cancer risk with long-term statin use. Right now, it's only a hypothesis that statins can lower the risk of colon cancer (as well as several other malignancies).

Cholesterol lowering statins have been hailed as miracle drugs and yet medical research has come to the dismal conclusion that they are virtually worthless in preventing heart disease or death from a heart attack.

A team of researchers in England has recommended giving out statins with every fast food meal. But that won't solve all the other problems associated with eating fast food.

High cholesterol and diabetes are both very serious diseases. Taking the drug Crestor (statin) may put you at higher risk for Type 2 Diabetes.

Statins are commonly used to treat elevated cholesterol levels, but many people worry about the side effects Do statins cause cancer?

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine assessed the benefit of adding fenofibrate to statin therapy in type 2 diabetics to prevent cardiovascular events.

Doctors like to prescribe statins to lower high cholesterol. Pharmaceutical companies make a ton of money off of them. But are they really safe?

Can a new nutraceutical combination lower cholesterol levels as effectively as a statin? Find out what a new study shows about treating high cholesterol levels naturally.

Not everyone can tolerate the side effects of statin medications. Here's a natural alternative that works.

Statins are commonly used to lower cholesterol; but these drugs aren't without their side effects. Are statins safe?

This article addresses a new basic research study, which showed that statins may potential help to prevent serious bacterial infections in patients with sickle cell disease. I will review the research study and findings.

A new study published in the journal The Lancet assessed data from numerous clinical trials to investigate the link between diabetes and statin use.

A new study shows that taking statins could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Is it worth the risk?

This article reviews a research paper in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in which they found that statin use showed lower levels of gallstones.

Statins are medicines used to reduce cholesterol levels and have been shown to prolong life in many patients with cardiovascular disease, but new data also suggests that they may play a role in reducing the risk of clots.

Statin medications are often prescribed for lowering cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, they're also prone to interacting with supplements and even some types of food. Here are six foods and supplements to avoid if you're taking a statin.

A monthly newsletter published by a cardiologist, includes dietary and preventive health tips for a healthy heart.

Statin muscle aches and weakness are a common side effect of this group of medications. Find out what you can do about them.

A new study suggests that the addition of niacin to statin therapy improves atherosclerotic plaques and reduces adverse cardiovascular events better than augmentation with ezetimibe.

This article helps in giving information about how to reverse coronary artery disease.

Coq10 and statins make strange bedfellows.

Even if you're taking a statin for high cholesterol levels, a new study shows that it's still important to have high levels of HDL. Here's how to make sure you're minimizing your risk of heart disease.

A look at the pros and cons of statin medication to lower cholesterol

There are so many types of drugs available and are in use that fall under the conventional treatment for cholesterol. Let us see some details about one of such type called Statin by studying its uses and side effects.