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

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 ...

Three molecules of the cholesterol drug atorvastatin can sit together in a single pocket of a calcium channel in muscle cells ...

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

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

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

Drug developers have designed therapies to reduce the cholesterol-carrying molecule Lp(a), which is associated with heart ...

Simple after-dinner habits may help improve your cholesterol over time. Learn how walking, fiber, healthy fats, quitting ...

CoQ10 refers to Coenzyme Q10, a naturally-occurring substance found in all tissues of the body, but mostly energy-intensive organs, including the heart, kidney, liver and muscles, said Dr. Albert ...

We’ve had a ‘natural statin’ all along.

From better stamina to improved heart health, our writer tried this simple daily exercise for four weeks – with surprising ...

Andrew Einstein, MD, PhD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about the potential benefits and limitations of using coronary CT ...