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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…

A type of statins, drugs which are used to lower cholesterol, may increase the risk for memory loss and other…

Which side effects are common enough to be mentioned, and which are rare enough to be left unsaid? It’s your…

Statin drugs that lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes are among the most-prescribed drugs in…