Statins
Most people over 70 should consider taking statins, study finds
Researchers say cost-effective treatment that cuts heart disease and stroke risk is linked to better health in older age
Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent
10, Sep, 2024 @10:30 PM
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
Nadeem Badshah
11, Jun, 2024 @6:27 PM
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18, Feb, 2024 @4:44 PM
The experts: Cardiologists on 20 simple, successful steps to a healthy heart
Our hearts are muscles and need proper fuel and rest. Here is how to keep yours on top form – from avoiding cocaine to watching your cholesterol
Sarah Phillips
14, Nov, 2023 @5:00 AM
New statins guidance could make extra 15m people eligible in England
Guidance for NHS says extending cholesterol-lowering treatment could save thousands more lives
Andrew Gregory Health editor
12, Jan, 2023 @12:53 PM
Taking statins does not commonly cause muscle pain, researchers say
Benefits of cholesterol-lowering drug taken by 8 million people in UK outweigh low risk of side-effects, study finds
Andrew Gregory Health editor
29, Aug, 2022 @1:27 PM
Less than 10% of patients intolerant to statins, study finds
Largest study of its kind suggests prevalence of intolerance is much lower than was previously thought
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
16, Feb, 2022 @12:05 AM
People taking statins less likely to die from Covid, study suggests
Experts warn findings do not prove cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce death rates
Andrew Gregory Health editor
14, Oct, 2021 @6:00 PM
Use of 10p statins in organ donation ‘could save thousands of lives’
Exclusive: NHS launching large trial of approach that could boost number of transplants and their success rate
Andrew Gregory Health editor
19, Sep, 2021 @1:03 PM
Statins do not cause muscle aches and pains, study finds
UK researchers seek to dispel concerns over pills prescribed for those at higher risk of heart attack and strokes
Sarah Boseley Health editor
24, Feb, 2021 @11:30 PM
'Nocebo effect' cause of most statin side-effects, study suggests
Negative expectations may play part, with adverse effects reported when taking placebo
Linda Geddes
15, Nov, 2020 @7:34 PM
NHS to trial twice-yearly injection alternative to statins
Mass trial of drug inclisiran comes after health service strikes deal with Novartis
Sarah Boseley Health editor
13, Jan, 2020 @6:00 PM
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