The NHS said: “Smoking can raise your cholesterol and make you more likely to have serious problems like heart attacks, ...

On the NHS website, the health body said a doctor may recommend taking statins if either you have been diagnosed with a form ...

A DOCTOR has revealed the five things everyone should know about their health – but that most don’t. Dr Luke Powles, ...

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

There’s a good reason why high cholesterol is known as a “silent killer”. In most cases it has no symptoms but potentially fatal repercussions if left unchecked. And while some people are at risk due ...

A pharmacist has issued an important warning for people taking statins. Urging them to exercise caution, the concern centres ...

Are statins the best choice for me? - Discussing your personal circumstances with a GP is essential when considering statins.

They’re behind millions of deaths every year – but fatty build-ups in our arteries often slip by unseen. How can we spot them ...

With atorvastatin being the most commonly prescribed drug in England last year, a pharmacist has revealed one crucial side effect that patients must not disregard, while also debunking misconceptions ...

The NHS outlines five crucial lifestyle modifications your GP will usually recommend before prescribing medication ...