More than 92 million American adults take a statin drug to manage high blood cholesterol, but one in ten of those prescribed statins suffer muscle pain and fatigue side effects strong enough to make ...

Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, used by millions, are far safer than previously thought, a major review has found. Leaflets in packs should be changed to reflect this and avoid scaring ...

Statins are effective, safe drugs that help many people manage their cholesterol. But they also can increase your blood sugar and pose a risk of hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, if you have ...

Researchers writing in the journal NeuroToxicology (March 2026) report that rosuvastatin affects the function of brain cells called microglia.

Patients worried about potential side effects of statins can rest easy, according to a new large-scale study: The vast majority of adverse effects listed on statin medications simply never occur. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Almost all listed side effects for statins are not caused by the drugs, making them far safer than previously thought, a major ...

Scientists have identified a cellular mechanism that may explain why up to 10% of statin users experience muscle pain and fatigue severe enough to stop treatment. The study found that statins can ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Far fewer people who could benefit from statins ...

As we reach a certain age, many of us begin reaching for our pill bottles, as well as a nice glass of red. With more than 10 million people in England now eligible for statins, the cholesterol ...