Are statins safer than we thought?
A new study suggests statins are associated with far fewer side effects than previously thought
Statins are one of the most prescribed drugs in the world as they are highly effective at reducing 鈥渂ad鈥� LDL cholesterol that causes cardiovascular disease. A new review in the Lancet has found there are far fewer side effects associated with their use than previously thought.
New Nipah cases have been reported in India and Bangladesh. Trudie Lang Professor of Global Health Research at the University of Oxford explains the significance and how worried we should be.
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