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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing cholesterol with the help of statins along with a PCSK9i, such as Repatha or Praluent. My question is: Are these PCSK9is at all beneficial ...

Toni Gundling, nearing 70, is concerned about her genetic predisposition to heart disease and initially hesitates to use medication for high cholesterol due to side effects. Despite her healthy ...

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 ...