cholesterol

High Dosage of Statins Increases Diabetes Risk in Patients with Heart Problems, Study

Jun 10, 2014 AM EDT A latest study, conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia, has found that cholesterol-lowering statins prescribed to patients with heart problems increases diabetes risk. The ...

Statins, Healthy Diet Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Study

Nov 30, 2013 AM EST Taking statins, the cholesterol-lowering drug on a regular basis can help prevent breast cancer, according to a Duke University study.

High Potency Statin Drugs Prevent Dementia in Older People, Study

Sep 03, 2013 AM EDT Statins, the most common dug prescribed to prevent cholesterol, heart attacks and strokes, can help prevent dementia in older people when administered in high doses, according to research presented at ...

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