Tag Archives: Cholesterol

Widespread Overprescribing of Lipitor, Similar Cholesterol Drugs Likely, Study Finds

June 13, 2024 By: Martha Garcia

Critics say the 2013 prescribing guidelines for drugs like Lipitor and Zocor led to the "statinization" of America.

PFAS Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of High Cholesterol, Heart Problems: Study

March 26, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

Amid increasing evidence of widespread PFAS water contamination, new research warns that even low levels of exposure could increase the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and liver disease.

Pregnancy Complications Lead to Higher Risk of Heart Problems in Children: Study

February 15, 2024 By: Martha Garcia

The researchers indicate the findings highlight the importance of screening and preventative care for gestational diabetes and pregnancy-related hypertension.

HIV Drug Descovy May Increase Risk of High Blood Pressure: Study

September 22, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

Researchers warn that the hypertension risks linked to Descovy appear to increase with the age of the patient.

Lipitor, Zocor, Similar Cholesterol Drugs May Increase Risk of Diabetes Progression, Hyperglycemia: Study

October 08, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

FDA Removing Pregnancy Warning From Cholesterol Drugs Like Lipitor, Zocor

July 21, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

Lipitor, Zocor, Similar Cholesterol Drugs May Increase Dementia Risks: Study

June 22, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

Computerized Reminder Led To Spike in Statin Prescriptions: Study

October 15, 2020 By: Martha Garcia

Many Patients Receive No Benefit From Cholesterol Drugs: Study

August 10, 2020 By: Irvin Jackson

Skin Infection Risk Linked to Lipitor, Zocor, Other Popular Cholesterol Drugs in New Study

November 13, 2019 By: Irvin Jackson