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Statins May Be Linked To Lowering The Risk Of Dementia, New Study Suggests

By Audrey - Dec 13, 2016 12:59 PM EST

Statins, known as cholesterol-lowing drugs, appear to be linked to lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease in certain individuals, as published by a study out on Monday. But not every patient benefited, and the report no longer established the cause and effect. Thus, experts said rigorous clinical trials will have to be done in order to explore the issue some more per Mail Online.

Free, Cheap Meal From Pharma Rep Can Influence Doctor's Prescriptions

By Dipannita - Jun 22, 2016 07:01 PM EDT

A free meal worth as little as just $20 can influence the way a doctor decided to write a prescription. These are the findings of a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

Statin Drugs Lower Death And Amputation Risks For Peripheral Artery Disease Patients

By R. Siva Kumar - May 09, 2016 12:10 PM EDT

Research shows that statins, or cholesterol-lowering drugs, reduces the risk of amputation and death in patients who are suffering from peripheral artery disease.

New Cholesterol Drug ‘Repatha’ Could Slash Heart Attack Risk

By Maria Slither - Mar 16, 2015 10:23 AM EDT

A new experimental drug that could benefit patients tolerant to statins has been announced this week. The drug is said to help prevent the production of LDL or bad cholesterol from the liver.

Pfizer faces mounting wave of lawsuits over Lipitor

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 08, 2014 11:52 AM EDT

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has found itself the subject of an ever-increasing number of lawsuits over allegations it misled people about the possible negative side effects of their popular cholesterol drug Lipitor.

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