Study confirms a link, but does the risk outweigh the benefits?
Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are often prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attach and stroke. Yet, according to a new study, postmenopausal women who take statins appear to be at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes - not only a serios condition in and of itself, but a leading risk factor for the very cardiovascular disease they were hoping to avert in the first place.
This study isn't unique: Prior studies have also found a link between...
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