With statins altering the liver’s natural function, and alcohol needing to be metabolised, Dr Guttmann says that having too ...

Statins are considered safe and effective, but they may not be right for everyone to lower cholesterol.

Researchers have unveiled a new DNA-based therapy that silences the PCSK9 gene to lower cholesterol without statin side effects. Early results show dramatic reductions in cholesterol levels, offering ...

A new medication that combines an already approved drug with a new unapproved one has been shown to cut the level of LDL, or “bad” cholestero l, when statins aren’t helping enough. In the Phase 3 ...

Cardiologists have known for more than three decades that statin-type cholesterol-lowering drugs can lower levels of ubiquinone. Most people know ubiquinone by the name coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10.

Salk researchers discover novel targets for bladder cancer therapeutics and demonstrate that a new combination of existing drugs, including statins, blocks tumor growth in mice LA JOLLA (January 14, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 93-year-old woman in good health. I take 40 mg of lovastatin once a day for high cholesterol, but my cholesterol levels are always high when tested. My physician is not concerned ...

A new study has identified a protein that helps drive bladder cancer by triggering the synthesis of cholesterol via mouse and cell models. Researchers found that a combination therapy of two drugs ...

Managing high cholesterol doesn’t always require prescription medications. Many people successfully reduce their cholesterol levels through targeted lifestyle changes that address the underlying ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Pumpkin seeds contain healthy fats, phytosterols, and antioxidants that can help lower LDL cholesterol.Eating about ¼ cup of pumpkin seeds ...