Women, take note! Statins may reduce breast cancer risk
The findings showed that compared to those without high cholesterol, patients with high cholesterol had a 45 per cent reduced risk of breast cancer, and if they did develop breast cancer, a 40 per cent reduced the chance of death.
Aug 29, 2017, 13:35 PM IST
Statins may help fight host of infectious diseases
Scientists from Duke University in the US have discovered that a gene variant which affects cholesterol levels could increase the risk of contracting typhoid fever.
Aug 23, 2017, 08:51 AM IST
Statins may improve heart structure, function
It is because statins reduce oxidative stress and dampen the production of growth factors which stimulate cell growth.
May 27, 2017, 17:26 PM IST
Statins do not prolong lung cancer patient survival: Study
The results showed that, although there were no adverse effects from taking statins, there were no advantages either.
Mar 01, 2017, 00:49 AM IST
Statins: Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce risk of heart attacks, strokes!
Statins were found to be effective in reducing risk of death, heart attacks and strokes, across a broad range of patient groups.
Nov 15, 2016, 14:08 PM IST
Statins may help restore sight in patients with macular degeneration!
Researchers found that a high-dose of atorvastatin (80mg) is associated with regression of lipid deposits and improvement in sight in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Feb 08, 2016, 22:39 PM IST
