(Nuts are surprisingly great for your health. But which are the best?) Currently, many people who could benefit from cholesterol medications are not on them. Rates are especially low for Black and ...

Aug. 14, 2024 — More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive.

To help prevent these deaths, drugs like statins can lower cholesterol, which stops unhealthy fat from building up and blocking your arteries. According to the American Heart Association (AHA ...