Coverage of a new PCSK9 trial makes bold claims about prevention and risk reduction. But how well do they hold up to scrutiny ...

Yes, this is an inspiring story of someone who took control of his health and his life. But just as important, it is further ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Statins are the go-to medications for lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and ...

With 38% of U.S. adults living with high cholesterol, experts say understanding how statins work — and whether you need them ...

A study published this week in The BMJ suggests that the blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, better known by their brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, work the same way. If you stop taking ...

As the most commonly prescribed drug in England last year, a pharmacist has explained the key side effect of atorvastatin ...

By Athena Vlachou Drugs used to treat metabolic disorders, such as Type 2 diabetes, alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease ...

When eating, the body converts extra calories, especially from carbs, sugar, fats, and alcohol, into triglycerides.

In a Phase 1 clinical study, researchers led by EPFL and their partners report that a new liver- and gut-targeted oral drug ...

Peter said: "Some side effects of atorvastatin may settle after the first few days as the body adjusts. However, muscle pain ...