Can statins stifle healthy habits?
Some who take medication for high cholesterol or blood pressure might stop exercising or gain weight in later years.
Some who take medication for high cholesterol or blood pressure might stop exercising or gain weight in later years.
After a 99% blockage and double bypass, James Cook turns his health around by cutting dairy, oil and meat from his diet.
Deaths from lung-related causes were reduced by as much as 45 percent.
Large study serves as warning for survivors who are prescribed cholesterol-lowering meds.
Younger patients are less likely to get a prescription, even when their cholesterol levels rise too high.
Study also shows statins can increase risk of pancreatitis.
A heart doctor who knows says the sky may be the limit for these pills as they hold fewer side effects for patients.
Even more should be taking them to cut risk of heart attack and stroke, cardiologist says.