Statins are the most widely prescribed, cholesterol-lowering drugs in the world. Despite the expiration of their patents, revenue for statins is expected to rise, with total sales on track to reach an ...

Statins: For statins, the side effects can be surprising. Some people taking these medications have been found to gain weight ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood that helps your body build cells and produce certain hormones. While ...

Medications to lower cholesterol were the most-often-prescribed drug in the U.S. in 2009. The FDA approved them to be used with dietary modifications to reduce LDL levels ("bad") cholesterol in ...

Revolutionary research shows statins combined with new PIN1 inhibitors could transform bladder cancer treatment, offering hope to thousands of patients.

The gap in nonadherence was most pronounced for cholesterol-lowering medications ... 11.5% of participants reported not taking their medication as prescribed. Compared to men, women were 80% ...