Category Archives: Cholesterol & Lipids
Statin comparisons (Lipitor, Crestor, Livalo), cholesterol-lowering strategies, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Pelacarsen Lp(a) Trial Results
Pelacarsen Lp(a) trial results from the phase III Lp(a)HORIZON study are in. Learn what the [...]
Sep
New Statin Guidelines 2026: 9 Changes That Affect Who Takes Statins
The 2026 ACC/AHA statin guidelines expanded eligibility — over half of US adults now qualify. [...]
Aug
Colchicine for Heart Disease: 5 Proven Facts to Know
Colchicine for heart disease is now FDA-approved at 0.5 mg — but one 7,062-patient trial [...]
Jul
Statin Intolerance: What Is Real and What to Do
Statin intolerance is real pain — but blinded trials found up to 90% of it [...]
Jul
Ezetimibe vs Statins: How to Pick the Right Cholesterol Treatment
Ezetimibe vs statins: which lowers cholesterol more, which is gentler on muscles, and when combining [...]
Jul
Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor: The First Cholesterol Pill That Rivals the Injections
An oral PCSK9 inhibitor just won FDA approval — one daily pill cut LDL by [...]
Jul
Atorvastatin vs Rosuvastatin: Which Statin Is Right for You?
Atorvastatin vs rosuvastatin compared: potency, equivalent doses, side effects, interactions and what the head-to-head trials [...]
Jul
Livalo (Pitavastatin): What It Is, How It Works & Cheaper Statin Alternatives
Key Takeaways — Livalo (Pitavastatin) Livalo is the brand name for pitavastatin, a statin (HMG-CoA [...]
May
Best Cholesterol Medications: 10 Evidence-Backed Lipid-Lowering Drugs
Key takeaways High-intensity statins (rosuvastatin 20–40 mg, atorvastatin 40–80 mg) are first-line for established atherosclerotic [...]
May
11 High Cholesterol Foods: Which to Eat, Which to Avoid
Table of Contents 11 High Cholesterol Foods: Which to Eat, Which to Avoid The Role [...]
Sep