According to the authors, statin users had a 33% lower risk for HCC than nonusers (3.8% vs. 8%; adjusted subhazard ratio [aSHR] = 0.67; 95% CI, 0.59-0.76). They also had a 22% lower risk for ...

A new study from Harvard Medical School has found that commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs—statins—may significantly lower the risk of liver cancer and serious liver complications ...

A new study has found a link between 'bad' cholesterol and the risk of dementia. It suggests that common cholesterol-lowering medicines, like statins, can help protect brain health as we age, even in ...

Cholesterol-lowering statin ... risk over 10 years of a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke. The new guidance, however, suggests they could be an option for patients with lower ...

Statins, a type of medication commonly taken by people with high levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol, lower the risk of a future dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis, according to a new study.

It's estimated that over 90 million adults in the United States take a statin drug to reduce their cholesterol levels and lower their risk for heart disease, which can lead to heart attacks or ...

While statins are mainly known for lowering cholesterol, research suggests they might also reduce the risk of dementia ...

Use of statins conveyed an additional protective effect for people with low LDL-C, specifically those with blood levels less than 1.8 mmol/L (70 mg/dL), reducing their risk of dementia even further.

Statins can reduce the risk of dementia among those who already have low cholesterol, a study has suggested. People taking the cholesterol-busting drugs were less likely to develop dementia ...

Even though statins are widely used to lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, this isn’t the first time they’ve been looked at in relation to cancer. Because of ...