In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader whose statin caused them to feel ill.

OTC availability would result in an expansion of statin use. Patients could benefit from low-dose statins, despite not having a health plan. A 2004 update of the NCEP guidelines, [9] however ...

Do you want to improve your cardiovascular health naturally? Spirulina, a nutrient-rich algae, could be the solution you're ...

Fifty-one patients were eligible for the analysis, which evaluated changes in the lipid profile, the number achieving their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ... (mean dose 5.6 mg) regimen ...

This indigestible nature of fibre is what makes it so effective in managing cholesterol. You can include some fibre-rich foods to lower cholesterol in your diet. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like ...

Adding the PCSK9 inhibitor led to greater absolute reductions in CVD risk than in younger patients, with no signs of safety ...

After adjusting for other dementia risk factors such as age, smoking status, and high blood pressure, researchers found that ...

Research from 2018 indicates that ingesting just 1.5 to 3 grams of plant sterols or stanols every day could lower 'bad' LDL ...

My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ...

High cholesterol levels can pose significant risks to health, including affecting memory. Research highlights a link between cholesterol management an ...

"Yo-yo" dieting --- repeatedly losing and gaining weight -- can significantly increase risk of kidney disease among people ...

Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk.