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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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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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Ever Heard Of Statin Tolerance? What It Is And How It Impacts Your Health
Statin tolerance is about how well your body can handle statins at effective doses-good tolerance means strong heart protection
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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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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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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Statins? 8 Tips To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication
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.
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"Cholesterol Is Not The Culprit": Here's What Cardiologist Wants You To Know Before Taking Statins
Bad cholesterol (LDL) causes plaque to build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs Do Not Cause Muscle Pain, Says Study
A new study, published in the Journal BMJ Open claims that the negative effects of these drugs may have been overstated and some of the most common side effects of taking them is not due to the medication but rather the person's negative beliefs.
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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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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.
-
Ever Heard Of Statin Tolerance? What It Is And How It Impacts Your Health
Statin tolerance is about how well your body can handle statins at effective doses-good tolerance means strong heart protection
-
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.
-
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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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Statins? 8 Tips To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication
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.
-
"Cholesterol Is Not The Culprit": Here's What Cardiologist Wants You To Know Before Taking Statins
Bad cholesterol (LDL) causes plaque to build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
-
Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs Do Not Cause Muscle Pain, Says Study
A new study, published in the Journal BMJ Open claims that the negative effects of these drugs may have been overstated and some of the most common side effects of taking them is not due to the medication but rather the person's negative beliefs.
