Statin use is linked to better survival in breast cancer, observational data from Taiwan suggest. Yet researchers only saw a difference for all-cause and cancer-related deaths, not CV death. The ...

Statins are known to be associated with increased insulin resistance and higher blood glucose levels, but now a new observational study demonstrates that these metabolic changes translate into ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. It’s a math problem with life-and-death ...

EAST HANOVER, N.J., April 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Novartis today announced new data demonstrating the early addition of twice-yearly* Leqvio ® (inclisiran) to maximally tolerated statin therapy, prior ...

Statins, which are prescription drugs that can reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk for heart disease, don’t affect kidney function, new research shows. Investigators found that taking a ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Far fewer people who could benefit from statins ...

The polypill offers a cost-effective solution for CVD management in underserved populations, potentially reducing health disparities. The intervention is projected to cost $8560 per QALY gained, ...

Leading medical groups have released new guidelines for managing cholesterol, calling for earlier screening, lower LDL ...