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Cholesterol, a fatty substance that can accumulate in the blood, poses a serious health risk when levels become too high.

Around eight million people in the UK are on statins, and I may soon have to join them. The results of a couple of blood ...

I was wondering whether Ozempic might be prescribed for somebody who gained weight due to antipsychotics or drugs for depression. I read some years ago that the weight ...

Older people whose cholesterol readings show big changes from one year to the next may be at an increased risk of cognitive problems as they age, including dementia.

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has agreed to pay $35 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully hindered the sale of Lipitor, a drug prescribed to lower ...

I am a 69-year-old female. Recently, I had some blood work done, and my doctor decide to put me on Lipitor based on my LDL ...

I am a 69-year-old female. Recently, I had some blood work done, and my doctor decide to put me on Lipitor based on my LDL results. After reading the side effects, I am hesitant to take the drug. My ...

ANSWER: Because all drugs have the potential for harm, it’s always good to take a clear-eyed look at the risks and benefits ...

ANSWER: Hundreds of thousands of people start statin drugs each year, and just by chance, they might also get illnesses that ...

I’m a 75-year-old woman who is active in many ways. I did the swimming leg for a triathlon female relay team, which was 2-3 miles in the open ocean. So, I am baffled by my recent diagnosis of ...