DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who’s in very good health. Since my early 50s, I’ve had issues with my cholesterol.

A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut down PCSK9—a key ...

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

Researchers used tiny DNA-based molecules to cut levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol by nearly 50% in animal models. This was ...

These widely prescribed cholesterol drugs save lives—but some side effects may be affecting your body more than you realize.

Statin use among patients with chronic liver disease was associated with a reduced risk of liver cancer and hepatic decompensation. Users had a 33% lower risk for liver cancer and a 22% lower risk for ...

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 ...

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Are statins safe for long-term use? Learn about the benefits, side effects, and how they help reduce heart disease risk.

Low-cost coronary artery calcium scans can help determine if you need statin drugs, especially if you're 40-75.

Use of statins after the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease is associated with a lower risk for intestinal stricture formation than ...

A few common medications, like statins or drugs to treat high blood pressure, appear to help lower the risk for dementia. But ...