Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a brand-name oral tablet that’s prescribed for conditions including high cholesterol and reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack in adults and some children.

A period of intense debate about statins, covered widely in the mainstream media, was followed by a substantial rise in the proportion of people in the UK stopping taking the drug, according to a new ...

There is a relationship between a person having high cholesterol levels and going on to develop dementia. People with high cholesterol levels also often have other health conditions like high blood ...

Aim: It has been shown that HMG-CoA inhibitors, also called statins, may interfere with the tubular reabsorption of albumin, increasing urinary albumin excretion. Patients & methods: We have ...

Throughout the United States, high cholesterol is a common issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

While we’ve all been taught to keep our cholesterol levels low, knowing which foods are good for the heart and which ones to avoid isn’t always so clear. It's not as simple as checking the cho ...

A cup of lentils a day keeps the doctor away? Eating lentils every day could be the key to lowering your cholesterol without causing stress on your gastrointestinal tract, according to a study ...

Bacteria present in some people's guts may help break down cholesterol, making them less susceptible to heart disease, a new ...

Our bodies need cholesterol to function. For instance, it is used to make oestrogen, testosterone, vitamin D and other essential compounds. However, what do we mean by ‘good’ and ‘bad ...

Lidl is offering a health-enhancing beverage that could aid those trying to reduce their cholesterol levels. The cost-effective supermarket's Cholesterlow yoghurt drinks are packed with a crucial ...