Mixed Feelings About Side Effects From Cholesterol Pills

There's ample evidence cholesterol-lowering pills called statins can reduce the risk of a repeat heart attack. But there's fresh debate about the widespread use of statins to prevent heart attacks in people who've never had one. Are the benefits Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/08/02/157729714/mixed-picture-on-perceptions-of-cholesterol-pill-side-effectsf?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Aug 02 2012, 06:42 AM by Shots - Health Blog