For years, doctors have heard the same complaint from patients on statins: their muscles hurt. Some describe general achiness, others struggle with weakness, and in rare cases, people end up in the ...

Statins have been transformative for many individuals, by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart problems and stroke. But statins can also cause muscle weakness and pain and in some cases ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

Statins have transformed heart health, saving millions of lives by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. But for many patients, these drugs come with a troubling ...

With Ozempic in the spotlight, its potential side effects are also under scrutiny. However, explaining its relationship to ...

It's the most common reason patients quit statins, and it's a very real problem that needs a solution," Marks says. A Longstanding Puzzle Around Statin Muscle Pain Scientists have been trying to ...

Many people notice that they feel weaker as they get older. Simple tasks like climbing stairs, standing up from a chair, or ...

Eating too much ultraprocessed food could take a toll on muscle health, according to new research published Tuesday in the ...

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is on a mission to bring attention to the importance of strength. The "health of skeletal muscle" is the "focal point" of health and wellness, Dr. Lyon said during an exclusive ...