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PEOPLE who take statins could be 12 per cent less likely to die from coronavirus, new research suggests.Statins are prescribed for lowering cholestero
British experts cautious over Swedish study which claimed cholesterol-busting drugs might prevent some people from dying of coronavirus
Experts warn findings do not prove cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce death rates
Swedish researchers carried out the largest analysis of statins and their anti-Covid potential, tracking the anonymised health data of 1million people.
Statins Don't Cause Muscle Pain After All: Study By Kelly MACNAMARA, Marlowe HOOD 02/24/21 AT 7:53 PM Cholesterol-lowering statins do not in fact cause muscle pain, despite a long-standing reputation that has discouraged many from taking the life-saving medication, researchers reported Thursday. Statins are prescribed to prevent heart attack or stroke, but fears that they cause muscle symptoms have caused patients to abandon their treatment, potentially exposing them to greater risk of cardiovascular problems. The issue remains contentious, with multiple studies and official health servic...