Statins are the most prescribed drugs in America. At last count, over 50 million people were taking medications such as atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin or lovastatin to control ...

Learn why the herbal supplement valerian may not be as safe as you think, and what to watch for if you try it.

The long list of side effects marked on the packaging of statins can be a turn-off for those who might benefit from the cholesterol-lowering drugs. But a new study found only a few of those side ...

New research suggests that statins, effective cholesterol-lowering drugs, don't cause many of the side effects listed on their packaging.

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs do not cause most of the side effects attributed to them on package inserts, a large analysis of past clinical trials found.

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 ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

The popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has seen a seismic shift in just over a year. Not long ago, they were primarily used for diabetes. But now, that’s changing. In some markets, such as the US, ...

Oprah Winfrey says her use of GLP-1s has helped her lose more than weight – she's also lost her desire for alcohol. Winfrey tells People that her days of being able to "outdrink everyone at the table" ...

Last month, the Trump administration announced major plans to slash prices of GLP-1s, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro. The agreement will lower prices of these medications from ...

As use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (RAs) continues to rise exponentially, awareness of its most common side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, is growing. But the drugs come with some lesser-known ...