Statins Relative Risk Reduction: Statin medications are prescribed to reduce the risk of heart disease and heart attack. However, their benefits vary from person to person. Let us explain them.

Researchers provided comprehensive evidence of the benefits of statin use in elderly patients, addressing longstanding uncertainties. The robust evidence demonstrated that continuous statin therapy ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider taking a statin because of my “borderline” cholesterol level. So, I took a dive into the details of statin therapy. I learned ...

Dear Dr. Roach: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider taking a statin because of my “borderline” cholesterol level. So, I took a dive into the details of statin therapy. I learned ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA—A PCSK9 inhibitor used on top of lipid-lowering therapy, including a high-intensity statin, significantly cuts the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events compared with placebo ...