Statins, the controversial pills prescribed to lower cholesterol, slash the risk of early death in people aged over 75 by a quarter, a study shows. Overall, taking statins was significantly associated with lower risk of death from a cardiovascular event or death from any cause. The research team identified more than 57,000 people who began taking statins during the 10-year time period. Overall, taking statins was associated with lower risk of death, from any cause, including a cardiovascular event. Lower death rates extended to those with other conditions such as dementia, who had been excluded from previous studies.

Source: Daily Mail July 07, 2020 15:02 UTC