Health● Low1h ago · Nov 15, 2026, 11:46 AM
Cholesterol medications after age 70... Should statins be continued?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Asharq Al-Awsat [ar] · Saudi Arabia · global
A study says that stopping cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be relatively safe in the short term for those who have not previously had a heart attack, but you should consult your doctor.
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