Tag: statins

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the biggest cause of mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization  (WHO), cardiovascular diseases were responsible for 15.2 million...

Statins are a group of drugs heavily prescribed to lower LDL cholesterol—often called “bad cholesterol.” They work by suppressing the liver’s natural cholesterol production....

Psst…You know those cholesterol-lowering drugs you’re doctor insists that you take as a preventative even though your cholesterol is normal and they make you...

In 2010, nearly 255 million prescriptions were written for statin drugs in the United States alone. These highly controversial drugs are often used as...

We have all heard the old adage 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' and probably quote it from time to time, especially...

The health issues that can stem from high cholesterol are no joke. Fearing the risk of heart disease, stroke and other related issues, many...