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The solution to a lifetime of statins could lie in a diet based on vegetables, whole grains, beans and fruit.…

Editor’s note (08/06/20): Because COVID-19 is thought to attach itself to ACE-2 enzymes as a way to gain entry to…

Americans spend more than $40 billion on vitamins and supplements each year, and increasingly coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is making its…

If you spend any time talking about health with older Americans, the topic of beta blockers will inevitably come up.…

Statins have been associated with a host of side effects. Based on observational studies, as many as 30% of those taking the medications experience muscle aches and pains. There is also some evidence statins may boost the risk of developing diabetes.

With cold and flu season in full swing, people with high blood pressure that is not controlled well or who…

If you have hypertension, getting regular exercise can be just as effective at lowering your blood pressure as taking medication,…

If you have high cholesterol and cardiovascular risk factors, you may be prescribed a statin. Should you be concerned about…

A new study is arguing that statins may be overprescribed since in many people, the risks of the cholesterol-lowering drugs…

New research is casting doubt on the benefits of statin medications beyond reducing the risk of cardiovascular events. Statins, such…