Statins Health News Page 7

Study finds statins reduce gum inflammation

But even with new study, jury's still out on safety of cholesterol-lowering drugs

But heart benefits of these drugs are significant, expert says

Even seniors without known cardiovascular disease may benefit, study suggests, but expert opinions vary

They're far more prone to heart attacks than women, study found

Stopping cholesterol-lowering drug could raise odds of the disease, researchers suggest

However, large review found 9 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Higher doses of cholesterol-fighting drugs did not increase threat among heart attack patients, researchers say

Harmful effects in older patients include muscle, kidney damage, researchers say

Research discovers decrease in dramatic breakthroughs from clinical trials

But heart benefits of statins outweigh risks, expert says

Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low

Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study

Study finds statin medications tied to lower death risk after nearly 4 years of follow-up

People who quit may do better with different type or dose of cholesterol-lowering drugs