Q: Many of my relatives are getting really old — they seem to be able to live a very long life — but they’re not thriving, ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are both statin drugs, which are ...

Statins are grouped by intensity based on their LDL-lowering ability. The higher the intensity, the greater the percentage the statin can lower LDL. Lipitor is available in higher-intensity doses than ...

Some research supports statin use for people with kidney disease or kidney failure and heart disease. Other research recommends caution for those with kidney issues. Heart disease is a major cause ...

Compared with high-intensity statin therapy, moderate intensity statin therapy plus ezetimibe was equally effective in preventing CV events among patients undergoing PCI. Moderate-intensity statin ...

These occasions can sometimes lead to a concerning trend known as high-intensity drinking (HID), which experts warn may pose even greater risks than traditional binge drinking. Binge drinking is ...

on their own should prompt statin treatment based on American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) guidelines, and "moderate intensity generic statins allow for efficacious ...

Compared with high-intensity statin therapy, moderate intensity statin therapy plus ezetimibe was equally effective in preventing CV events among patients undergoing PCI. Moderate-intensity statin ...