You've just filled a new prescription for statins, and you want to do all that you can to maximize the results of the meds.

In A Nutshell Atorvastatin directly binds to muscle proteins — Scientists captured the first atomic-level images showing how ...

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety ordered recalls after impurities, label errors, and packaging problems were found in some medicines made by pharmaceutical companies including Daewon ...

Juice may not mix well with statins, antibiotics, diuretics, warfarin, allergy meds or iron. If you regularly drink juice, be ...

Calcium is one of the most abundant and important minerals in the body, playing a crucial role in how we function. Not getting enough can put you at risk for weakened bones that may progress to ...

In adults over 65, the prevalence of low bone mineral density (LBMD), including osteopenia and osteoporosis, rises steeply, with women disproportionately affected. About 60% of women and nearly 25% of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Calcium plays a key role in keeping bones strong; a lack of the mineral may make them weak and brittle.

A head-to-head comparison of two popular lipid-lowering medications suggests that rosuvastatin may be a better option than atorvastatin when it comes to decreasing the risk of all-cause mortality and ...

Rosuvastatin tied to cardiovascular and mortality benefits but also higher risk for type 2 diabetes. (HealthDay News) — There are small but important differences in risk for some clinical outcomes ...

ATLANTA -- The vast majority of people correctly identified their own need for a statin using a web tool and took the drug appropriately without a prescription, according to an actual use study, ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...