With 38% of U.S. adults living with high cholesterol, experts say understanding how statins work — and whether you need them ...

In the early Noughties, "cholesterol" became a bit of a buzzword, with campaigns and advertisements telling us we should care about it – and seek to maintain healthy levels. And although its ...

Statins are very cheap and highly effective cholesterol-lowering drugs -- but high-risk heart patients may have an even better option, a new evidence review says. Combining statins with another drug, ...

Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while some patients remain wary of side effects or uneasy about taking a daily pill. Statins sit ...

Learn what statins are used for, how they work, their benefits, common side effects, and expert answers to concerns about ...

For some people with high cholesterol, making lifestyle changes and taking routine statin medications may not be sufficient to help them reach their target cholesterol levels. For these patients, a ...

The debate continues as to whether or not statins have effects other than those that lower lipids that may provide additional cardiovascular benefits. An array of proposed pleiotropic effects have ...

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...