Two widely used cholesterol medicines offered similar protection against major cardiovascular problems in a three-year trial. However, rosuvastatin was associated with more newly treated diabetes and ...

A study involving more than 387,000 participants warns that side effects from diabetes drugs may be mistaken for new illnesses, leading to additional.

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From beans and tofu to walnuts and yogurt, these six protein-rich foods may help lower cholesterol and support heart health.

The recent failure of a Novartis experimental heart drug in a large trial raised questions among cardiologists and investors ...

Diabetics could be in for a rude awakening as research found common medications are setting off a cascade of unnecessary ...

Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower ...

I know they're supposed to help my heart, but the leg aches make me want to stop taking them anyway. — V.L.S. Dear V.L.S.: ...

Statins block cholesterol production but commonly cause muscle aches; alternatives exist for those who cannot tolerate them.

I know they’re supposed to help my heart, but the leg aches make me want to stop taking them anyway. -- V.L.S. Answer: Statin ...