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New DNA-Based Therapy Can Help Lower 'Bad Cholesterol' Without Statins, Finds Study
Researchers used tiny DNA-based molecules to cut levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol by nearly 50% in animal models. This was done without the side effects that are often linked to statins.
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Statins And Kidney Disease: Studies Explain The Complex Relationship
While statins are widely known to protect the heart and prevent strokes, this specific study suggests that taking them over a long period might be linked to a higher risk of developing kidney problems.
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New AHA Guidelines Focus On Early Cholesterol Care, Risk Prevention
The new guidelines outline clear LDL goals and prioritise lifetime risk over just short-term predictions, encouraging doctors to screen and treat younger adults and even kids in some cases.
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Statins Vs Ezetimibe: Which High Cholesterol Drug Lowers Cholesterol With Lesser Side Effects?
Both statin and ezetimibe are commonly prescribed medicines to manage high cholesterol levels. Read on as a doctor explains which one is better for you.
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New Oral Pill Enlicitide Cuts 'Bad' Cholesterol By 60% In Landmark Trial
The new oral pill enlicitide cuts bad cholesterol risk by 60% in a new landmark trial. Here are the mechanisms behind it and why the oral pill could revolutionise cholesterol management.
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American Heart Association's New Cholesterol Guidelines Emphasise Earlier Screening, Lifetime Heart Risk Reduction
The update was jointly published in the journal Circulation and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The recent guideline is retitled the 2026 Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia and incorporates evidence up to late 2024.
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Statin Muscle Pain: What You Should Know About This Side Effect Of Cholesterol-Lowering Medicine
While statins are generally safe, several individuals experience some unwanted symptoms, including muscle pain, which range from mild aches to, very rarely, severe muscle damage.
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Statins Reduce Risk Of Mortality And Heart Problems In People With Type 2 Diabetes, Finds Study
The study found that the benefits of statins were also seen in people who were considered to have a low risk of developing heart disease within the next 10 years.
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Statins May Reduce Heart Disease Risks, Deaths In Diabetes Patients: New Study
Statins were found to lower the chances of dying from any cause and reduced the risk of major cardiac events for all patients, even those considered at low risk.
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New Experimental Drug Enlicitide May Cut "Bad" Cholesterol By Up To 60%
A new daily oral medication, enlicitide, has shown reductions in LDL cholesterol of up to 60% in a late-stage Phase 3 trial, matching the efficacy of injectable PCSK9 inhibitors.
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Should You Take Statin For High Cholesterol? Cardiologist Answers
Statins are a class of medications commonly prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. They work by inhibiting a specific enzyme in the liver that is crucial for cholesterol production.
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High Cholesterol Levels And Heart Disease Risk: Expert Decodes The Link
It's not uncommon for individuals to discover high cholesterol during a routine health check or when seeking medical attention after experiencing a heart attack.
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Mediterranean Diet Can Boost Effect Of Statins, Say Experts
The traditional Mediterranean diet is rich in fruit, vegetables, legumes, cereals, olive oil, wine in moderation, fish and low in meat and dairy products. Following this diet may boost your heart health, as per a recent study.
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6 Ways To Reduce Heart Inflammation Without A Statin
Statins are drugs which are popularly used for preventing coronary heart diseases, stroke and other harmful effects of cholesterol in the body.
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Study Finds Alternative to Anti-Cholesterol Drug
For the first time since statins have been regularly used, a large study has found that another type of cholesterol-lowering drug can protect people from heart attacks and strokes. The finding can help millions at high risk of heart attacks who cannot...
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New DNA-Based Therapy Can Help Lower 'Bad Cholesterol' Without Statins, Finds Study
Researchers used tiny DNA-based molecules to cut levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol by nearly 50% in animal models. This was done without the side effects that are often linked to statins.
-
Statins And Kidney Disease: Studies Explain The Complex Relationship
While statins are widely known to protect the heart and prevent strokes, this specific study suggests that taking them over a long period might be linked to a higher risk of developing kidney problems.
-
New AHA Guidelines Focus On Early Cholesterol Care, Risk Prevention
The new guidelines outline clear LDL goals and prioritise lifetime risk over just short-term predictions, encouraging doctors to screen and treat younger adults and even kids in some cases.
-
Statins Vs Ezetimibe: Which High Cholesterol Drug Lowers Cholesterol With Lesser Side Effects?
Both statin and ezetimibe are commonly prescribed medicines to manage high cholesterol levels. Read on as a doctor explains which one is better for you.
-
New Oral Pill Enlicitide Cuts 'Bad' Cholesterol By 60% In Landmark Trial
The new oral pill enlicitide cuts bad cholesterol risk by 60% in a new landmark trial. Here are the mechanisms behind it and why the oral pill could revolutionise cholesterol management.
-
American Heart Association's New Cholesterol Guidelines Emphasise Earlier Screening, Lifetime Heart Risk Reduction
The update was jointly published in the journal Circulation and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The recent guideline is retitled the 2026 Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia and incorporates evidence up to late 2024.
-
Statin Muscle Pain: What You Should Know About This Side Effect Of Cholesterol-Lowering Medicine
While statins are generally safe, several individuals experience some unwanted symptoms, including muscle pain, which range from mild aches to, very rarely, severe muscle damage.
-
Statins Reduce Risk Of Mortality And Heart Problems In People With Type 2 Diabetes, Finds Study
The study found that the benefits of statins were also seen in people who were considered to have a low risk of developing heart disease within the next 10 years.
-
Statins May Reduce Heart Disease Risks, Deaths In Diabetes Patients: New Study
Statins were found to lower the chances of dying from any cause and reduced the risk of major cardiac events for all patients, even those considered at low risk.
-
New Experimental Drug Enlicitide May Cut "Bad" Cholesterol By Up To 60%
A new daily oral medication, enlicitide, has shown reductions in LDL cholesterol of up to 60% in a late-stage Phase 3 trial, matching the efficacy of injectable PCSK9 inhibitors.
-
Should You Take Statin For High Cholesterol? Cardiologist Answers
Statins are a class of medications commonly prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. They work by inhibiting a specific enzyme in the liver that is crucial for cholesterol production.
-
High Cholesterol Levels And Heart Disease Risk: Expert Decodes The Link
It's not uncommon for individuals to discover high cholesterol during a routine health check or when seeking medical attention after experiencing a heart attack.
-
Mediterranean Diet Can Boost Effect Of Statins, Say Experts
The traditional Mediterranean diet is rich in fruit, vegetables, legumes, cereals, olive oil, wine in moderation, fish and low in meat and dairy products. Following this diet may boost your heart health, as per a recent study.
-
6 Ways To Reduce Heart Inflammation Without A Statin
Statins are drugs which are popularly used for preventing coronary heart diseases, stroke and other harmful effects of cholesterol in the body.
-
Study Finds Alternative to Anti-Cholesterol Drug
For the first time since statins have been regularly used, a large study has found that another type of cholesterol-lowering drug can protect people from heart attacks and strokes. The finding can help millions at high risk of heart attacks who cannot...
