Statins may block an inflammation pathway involved in the development of cancer
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Cancer Center, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare ...
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Research reveals undertreatment of women with heart disease
Women with heart disease are less often treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs than men, according to research presented today at ESC ...
Polypills prove effective in reducing cardiovascular disease and mortality
A new study from researchers at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis bolsters previous findings that polypills are beneficial ...
Extreme poverty linked to unexpected high cardiovascular risks
A study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior estimates the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults living ...
The effectiveness of statins in PCOS management
In a narrative review published in Medicina, researchers presented a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on the application of statins ...
Scientists discover new role for liver tPA in regulating cholesterol levels
Despite advances in treatment for high cholesterol, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. Scientists at ...
Daily statin medication could improve cardiovascular outcomes in people with HIV
A National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial was stopped early because a daily statin medication was found to reduce ...
Vitamin D appears to have no substantial impact on statin-related muscle pain
Patients who take statins to lower high cholesterol levels often complain of muscle pains, which can lead them to stop ...
New analysis finds significant disparities in the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia
The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, shared results from an analysis of its large U.S. Family ...
Exploring the muscle symptoms associated with statin therapy
In a recent study published in The Lancet journal, investigators explored the influences of statin treatment on muscle symptoms. Study: Effect of ...