Scientists finally got a close-up look at the drug and caught it doing something unexpected inside your muscle cells.

Should older adults be prescribed statins, cholesterol-lowering medications designed to reduce the risk of heart attacks and ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs that help prevent ...

What happens after you swallow a statin? Follow its journey through your body and discover the benefits and potential risks ...

Scientists have discovered how atorvastatin, a commonly prescribed cholesterol medication, can interfere with a protein that regulates calcium in muscle cells. The findings offer new clues about ...

The findings offer encouraging news for elderly adults. Heart disease and stroke are major issues, especially as people age.

A study of online discussions has found a striking gap between the scientific evidence supporting statins and the way people ...

Guys are taking liberties. Docs aren’t appalled. Here’s what gives.

Statins, commonly used to help lower cholesterol, may also help reduce glaucoma risk and the need for treatment for this eye condition.

Statins are the most prescribed class of drugs, and many people who take them report muscle symptoms, from mild aches to ...

A BBC expert has given his verdict on a major research into statins and their impact on potentially serious health conditions ...

In patients with gout and/or familial Mediterranean fever, colchicine-statin combination is tied to a higher risk for ...