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Akira Endo, ‘remarkable’ scientist who discovered statins, dies aged 90

Biochemist found cholesterol-lowering compound in 1973 and the drugs have prolonged millions of lives

The Guardian - UK

Statins may reduce blood-clot risk in menopausal women on hormone therapy, study hints

Hormone therapy for menopause might be made safer by taking statins at the same time, a study hints.

LiveScience

Study: Commonly Prescribed Statin Raises Diabetes Risk

Rosuvastatin found to increase risk of type 2 diabetes compared to atorvastatin, warns new research

Zenger

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Taking cholesterol-reducing pills? Serious side effects you need to know

Last week, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) had released a report stating that "there have been some suspected reports of new-onset or aggravation of pre-existing myasthenia gravis or ocular myasthenia associated with statin use." Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that is characterised by fluctuating…

The Times of India

Cholesterol drug and statin combination ‘could save thousands of lives’

Study finds that risk of death for heart attack patients significantly reduced by treatment

Evening Standard

What is combination cholesterol therapy, as study suggests it could save lives?

Researchers say thousands of lives could be changed every year.

The Independent UK

Combination cholesterol therapy could save thousands of lives, study suggests

Thousands of lives could be changed every year if treatment guidelines are changed to reflect the findings, researchers suggest.

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New cholesterol medicine could be weapon in preventing heart attack, stroke for high-risk people

The study looked at a statin alternative called bempedoic acid and found that it reduced levels of LDL cholesterol and also lowered the risk for heart attack, stroke and death.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Mosley shares daily morning exercise that helps ward off dementia

The diet guru has lifted the lid on the healthy habits he's adopted to help fight off the devastating illness.

Daily Record

Common pill for cholesterol has left man, 47, unable to walk

Mark had fevers, muscle aches and temperatures at night and, over nine months, he lost his ability to walk, had to quit his job and now uses a wheelchair all the time

Wales Online

Moderate exercise safe for people who suffer muscle pain from statins: Research

According to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, statin therapy does not worsen muscular damage, discomfort, or tiredness in patients who engage in moderate-intensity exercises, such as walking. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Expert reveals using steroids with statins could help preterm babies get best chance

Dr Miriam Stoppard speaks to a professor who says giving preterm babies statins alongside live-saving steroids along could lessen the side-effects and help give them the best chance in life

Daily Mirror

Moderate exercise safe for people with muscle pain from statins, study suggests

Scientists said the findings are reassuring for people who experience muscle pain or fatigue from the cholesterol lowering drugs.

The Independent UK

Got muscle pain from statins? A cholesterol-lowering alternative might be for you

New evidence shows bempedoic acid works to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks, without the muscle pain that some people suffer when taking statins.

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Chicago Sun-Times

New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks — and it’s not a statin

Nexletol also blocks cholesterol production in the liver but in a different way than statins and without the muscle pain that can be a side effect of taking statins.

The Independent UK

Can't take statins? New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks

In a major study, a new kind of cholesterol-lowering drug helped people who can’t take the first choice, pills called statins

Roll Call

FDA could widen path for OTC birth control, statins - Roll Call

A Biden administration proposal could provide a path to allow statins, birth control and other medications to be accessed over the counter.

Evening Standard

What are statin pills and how do they reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes?

Doctors have been asked to lower their threshold for offering the cholesterol medication.

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The Guardian - UK

New statins guidance could make extra 15m people eligible in England

Guidance for NHS says extending cholesterol-lowering treatment could save thousands more lives

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Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.

Daily Mirror

Statins side effects: Gastrointestinal issues to look out for including flatulence

Statins can help patients living with high cholesterol to help reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke, but the drug can also affect other body parts including the stomach, causing a number of gastrointestinal symptoms

Daily Mirror

Hair loss and unexplained rashes could be hidden side effects from popular medication

Statins are used by millions of people throughout the world to help lower their risk of serious health conditions. Side effects reported from the drug may include hair loss and itchy skin

Wales Online

Taking statins cuts risk of dying from Covid by a third, say scientists

A major study has made the discovery

Daily Mirror

Statins are a 'modern effective therapy' - and 'not to blame for muscle aches and pains'

Miriam Stoppard discusses new research from Oxford which refutes the commonly held myth that statins are responsible for muscle pain

The Times of India

High cholesterol: Is it dangerous to suddenly stop taking statins?

High cholesterol has become one of the most common and concerning 'silent killers' of all time. Not only does it increase your chance of developing heart disease, but it even puts you at a greater risk of a heart attack or a stroke.

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