“Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of Americans. It’s also impacting people in their 20s and 30s much sooner than it ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

Excess cholesterol silently restricts blood flow to the heart, yet most Americans don't know their cholesterol levels or the full range of treatment options available to them. Doctors explain why ...

“In some severe cases, atorvastatin can lead to damage to the muscle fibre, so it’s important that muscle pain that increases ...

Details suggest two separate medications may present health risks.

High cholesterol is one of the most common and manageable risk factors for heart disease. Millions of adults are prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ...

Atorvastatin is the most commonly prescribed drug in the UK, given to more than 5 million people to help lower cholesterol ...

There’s an active recall on 22,896 bottles of cholesterol sold nationwide, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration ...

A pharmacist has issued an important warning for people taking statins. Urging them to exercise caution, the concern centres ...

The recall involves tens of thousands of bottles distributed nationwide.

This can be especially noticeable during colder months or in people who have sensitive or dry skin.