If you've avoided taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs because you're worried about the risk of developing memory loss, depression or other scary side effects, this scenario plays out more often ...

Taking a statin didn’t cause any meaningful increase in memory loss, dementia, depression, sleep problems, erectile ...

Experts clear up ‘ongoing confusion’ over side effects of drug used by millions - Statins are one of the most commonly ...

A new research study has debunked long-feared and mysterious side effects associated with cholesterol-lowering drugs, called ...

In a new research review, this common cholesterol-lowering medication does not cause the majority of side effects listed on ...

While labels list dozens of possible risks only four are supported by evidence, say researchers ...

A massive analysis of randomized trials suggests that most side effects listed on statin labels may not be caused by the ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

Oct. 15 -- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers have identified a common gene mutation linked to side effects in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Statins can reduce ...

Statins do not cause the vast majority of the side effects shown on the popular heart medication’s packaging, new research ...