High cholesterol doesn't come with symptoms, but it can still be a serious risk to your health. Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are commonly prescribed to bring your numbers back down into ...

3-Feb-2026 7:30 PM EST, by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center contact patient services An Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center survey shows 61% of Americans don’t know there are other ...

Credit: Getty Images This fact sheet explains what other drugs are used as statin alternatives. A heart-healthy diet limits food that is high in saturated fats, such as some meats, dairy products, ...

Heart patients who can't tolerate the side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs may have a new option, according to a new study by researchers from the Intermountain Heart Institute at Intermountain ...

For millions of people whose cholesterol remains dangerously high despite taking statins—or who cannot tolerate the drugs at ...

An experimental treatment has shown promise in lowering bad cholesterol, offering hope for people at risk of heart disease but who cannot tolerate drugs known as statins, researchers said Sunday. The ...

An alternative drug to statins could help control potentially deadly cholesterol, say scientists. Researchers have discovered how high cholesterol levels dismantle the liver's defenses — and how the ...

After prioritizing a heart-healthy lifestyle for decades, Toni Gundling, 69, was initially hesitant to take medication to lower her cholesterol and plaque buildup. Her doctors at The Ohio State ...