A study of more than 9,800 adults in their 70s showed that those with stable cholesterol levels had a "significantly lower" ...

When older adults have significant year-to-year fluctuations in their cholesterol levels without changes in medication, it ...

A study of older adults in Australia and the U.S. indicates that cholesterol levels that fluctuate significantly from year to ...

While a third were taking cholesterol-lowering medication such as statins, none of the 9,846 participants started, stopped or ...

Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

To lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, doctors often prescribe statins—medications that reduce “bad” cholesterol (LDL) levels in the blood. Despite their proven benefits, a surprising new ...

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 decided to put me on Lipitor based on my LDL results.

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