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Cholesterol Medication Might Contribute to ALS
New research suggests statins (medication for "bad" cholesterol) could increase a person’s risk of developing symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND), or increase painful and debilitating symptoms for patients with ALS. What’s ALS? - Best known for afflicting the late Sir Stephen Hawking, - ALS - is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes...
May 1, 2023
Why are Doctors Under-Prescribing This Medication?
Many Americans who may benefit from taking cholesterol-lowering medications (statins) are not taking them. Why? Over -half of them- say their doctor didn’t give them the option. With heart disease being the -leading cause of death- for men and women, researchers are concerned that people with high cholesterol are not getting the information they need to make an informed decision regarding their health....
June 19, 2019