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Atorvastatin Cuts Major Cardiovascular Events by 30% in Adults 70 and Older

The STAREE randomized trial’s findings strengthen the case for updating prevention guidelines for older adults.

FDA Approves First Oral PCSK9 Pill, Merck’s Lipfendra

One Infusion Cuts LDL by Up to 62% in Early Gene‑Editing Trial

Anvisa Halts Specific Lots of Cimed Statins and Hypofarma Dexamethasone

ACC/AHA Overhaul Cholesterol Care With Earlier Screening, New Risk Tool and Clear LDL Targets

Major Lancet Analysis Finds Most Statin Label Side Effects Not Caused by the Drugs

Major Lancet Meta-Analysis Finds Statins Don’t Cause Most Listed Side Effects

Columbia Study Pinpoints How Some Statins May Trigger Muscle Pain

Pharmacist Flags Muscle Pain as Key Atorvastatin Side Effect Requiring GP Review

NHS Warns Millions on Common Medicines to Avoid Grapefruit and Its Juice

Review: Cutting Saturated Fat Helps High-Risk Patients, Shows Little Gain for Others

NHS Reminds Statin Users Which Symptoms Require Urgent Medical Help

Ascend Recalls 141,984 Bottles of Generic Atorvastatin Over Dissolution Failures

Eli Lilly to Acquire Verve Therapeutics as Gene-Editing Trial Begins

World Heart Day 2024: Alarming Rise in Heart Disease Among Youth and Women