Cholesterol

Statins could lower atrial fibrillation risk in seniors with hypertension, research suggests

May 14, 2012

Cholesterol lowering medications known as statins might help prevent new-onset atrial fibrillation in elderly adults with hypertension, a new study reports.
 

Good news about bad news

April 11, 2012

Great. Perfect. Dental x-rays have been officially linked to brain tumors. Now I have a headache. I think I need to lie down.
 

Statins linked to diabetes risk in women, study finds

January 11, 2012

In a rare blow to positive news surrounding statins, a new study reveals the heart drugs are associated with a higher risk of diabetes in older women.
 

Medicare Part D keeps seniors out of nursing homes, hospitals, study shows

July 28, 2011

Medicare's prescription-coverage program cuts healthcare costs by about $12 billion. That's because the benefit reduces admissions to nursing homes and hospitals, according to a new study.
 

Statins help prevent influenza deaths, research suggests

November 05, 2009

People hit hard by seasonal flu strains have a higher likelihood of survival if they're already taking statins for managing cholesterol, according to a new report.
 
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