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New DNA-Based Therapy Can Help Lower 'Bad Cholesterol' Without Statins, Finds Study
- Saturday May 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Statins And Kidney Disease: Studies Explain The Complex Relationship
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
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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www.ndtv.com
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New AHA Guidelines Focus On Early Cholesterol Care, Risk Prevention
- Saturday April 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Statins Vs Ezetimibe: Which High Cholesterol Drug Lowers Cholesterol With Lesser Side Effects?
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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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www.ndtv.com
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New Oral Pill Enlicitide Cuts 'Bad' Cholesterol By 60% In Landmark Trial
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
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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www.ndtv.com
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American Heart Association's New Cholesterol Guidelines Emphasise Earlier Screening, Lifetime Heart Risk Reduction
- Sunday March 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Ever Heard Of Statin Tolerance? What It Is And How It Impacts Your Health
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Statin tolerance is about how well your body can handle statins at effective doses-good tolerance means strong heart protection
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www.ndtv.com
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Statin Muscle Pain: What You Should Know About This Side Effect Of Cholesterol-Lowering Medicine
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
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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www.ndtv.com
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Statins Reduce Risk Of Mortality And Heart Problems In People With Type 2 Diabetes, Finds Study
- Saturday January 17, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Statins May Reduce Heart Disease Risks, Deaths In Diabetes Patients: New Study
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Health | Press Trust of India
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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www.ndtv.com
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New Experimental Drug Enlicitide May Cut "Bad" Cholesterol By Up To 60%
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Statins? 8 Tips To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Statins are a class of medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. They work by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver that plays a central role in the production of cholesterol.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Should You Take Statin For High Cholesterol? Cardiologist Answers
- Monday September 15, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
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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www.ndtv.com
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Nutritionist Shares Tips To Lower Cholesterol When Statins Don't Work
- Monday August 11, 2025
- Health | NDTV Health Desk
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood that your body needs to function properly. Having too much of the "bad" cholesterol (LDL) causes it to build up in your arteries like gunk in a pipe.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Cholesterol Is Not The Culprit": Here's What Cardiologist Wants You To Know Before Taking Statins
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- Health | Varsha Vats
Bad cholesterol (LDL) causes plaque to build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
New DNA-Based Therapy Can Help Lower 'Bad Cholesterol' Without Statins, Finds Study
- Saturday May 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Statins And Kidney Disease: Studies Explain The Complex Relationship
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
New AHA Guidelines Focus On Early Cholesterol Care, Risk Prevention
- Saturday April 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Statins Vs Ezetimibe: Which High Cholesterol Drug Lowers Cholesterol With Lesser Side Effects?
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
New Oral Pill Enlicitide Cuts 'Bad' Cholesterol By 60% In Landmark Trial
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
American Heart Association's New Cholesterol Guidelines Emphasise Earlier Screening, Lifetime Heart Risk Reduction
- Sunday March 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Ever Heard Of Statin Tolerance? What It Is And How It Impacts Your Health
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Statin tolerance is about how well your body can handle statins at effective doses-good tolerance means strong heart protection
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Statin Muscle Pain: What You Should Know About This Side Effect Of Cholesterol-Lowering Medicine
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Statins Reduce Risk Of Mortality And Heart Problems In People With Type 2 Diabetes, Finds Study
- Saturday January 17, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Statins May Reduce Heart Disease Risks, Deaths In Diabetes Patients: New Study
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Health | Press Trust of India
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
New Experimental Drug Enlicitide May Cut "Bad" Cholesterol By Up To 60%
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Statins? 8 Tips To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Statins are a class of medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. They work by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver that plays a central role in the production of cholesterol.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Should You Take Statin For High Cholesterol? Cardiologist Answers
- Monday September 15, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Nutritionist Shares Tips To Lower Cholesterol When Statins Don't Work
- Monday August 11, 2025
- Health | NDTV Health Desk
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood that your body needs to function properly. Having too much of the "bad" cholesterol (LDL) causes it to build up in your arteries like gunk in a pipe.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Cholesterol Is Not The Culprit": Here's What Cardiologist Wants You To Know Before Taking Statins
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- Health | Varsha Vats
Bad cholesterol (LDL) causes plaque to build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
-
www.ndtv.com