Statins linked to diabetes risk in women, study finds
Jan 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.
Statins protect against influenza mortality, study shows
Dec 23, 2011
In what has become the latest positive news about statins, researchers have found they appear to reduce the risk of death in patients hospitalized with the flu.
Researchers ‘stunned’ to find approved cholesterol drug has negligible effect
May 31, 2011
The National Institutes of Health announced it is ending its study of the cholesterol drug Niaspan 18 months early. Tracking results showed the medication had almost no chance of being beneficial to patients,...
CDC: Prescription drug use up among all age groups, nine in 10 seniors on meds
Sep 07, 2010
Nearly 90% of older adults reported taking at least one prescription drug in the past month, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which noted that prescription...
Study uncovers link between elderly falls, and high blood pressure, altered blood flow in brain
May 19, 2010
There may be a connection between high blood pressure and hardened arteries, and an increased risk of falls among seniors, according to a new study.
Statins help prevent influenza deaths, research suggests
Nov 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.