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Can taking statins cause weight gain? What you need to know before taking statins
Statins: How the drug prevents heart attacks and strokes When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains…
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Statins side effects: Peripheral neuropathy affecting the nerves can occur – what is it?
Leading cardiologist says there are concerns over statins When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more…
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Inhaling statins rather than taking as a pill could end side-effects
Inhaling a lower dose of statins rather than taking them as a pill could end the scourge of side-effects, research suggests Inhaling Statins instead of taking them as a pill could stop common side-effects Research by University of California, U.S,…
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Statins side effects: Four gastrointestinal symptoms warning something is not right
This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins Statins are recommended for all people with known heart disease, people with very high LDL cholesterol, and middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes. Statins are also advised for people with no…
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Patients taking statins experience similar side effects from dummy pills
People taking dummy pills and statins experienced similar side effects in a new study. In a clinical trial of 60 patients, led by researchers at Imperial College London and clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, 90 percent of symptoms…
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Statins are not effective at cutting risk of dying from heart disease
Statins may not slash the risk of dying from heart disease: Controversial study claims the cheap cholesterol-busting pills offer no ‘consistent benefit’ Scientists analysed 35 previous studies into the effects of the cheap drugs Three quarters of trials reported no…
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Statins tied to significantly lower death rate from ovarian cancer
(HealthDay)—Statin drugs, used for decades to treat high cholesterol, may also reduce deaths for women with ovarian cancer, a new study suggests. “These drugs are appealing as they are widely used, inexpensive, and well-tolerated in most patients. The associated reduction…
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