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High-dose statins tracked less macular degeneration

An analysis of hospital records matched 8,633 pairs of adults with high blood pressure. Those on sustained high-dose atorvastatin or simvastatin had fewer new cases of macular degeneration. Statins in general showed nothing at all.

Aug 17, 2026

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Obesity's metabolic risk gap has narrowed in older adults

A Lancet analysis of 978,425 people across seven countries found blood pressure and cholesterol in older adults with obesity now often match those at normal weight, largely because more of them are medicated.

Jul 26, 2026

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Why apoB may be a better cholesterol test than LDL

A Northwestern simulation of 250,000 statin-eligible US adults found guiding treatment by apoB, a count of harmful cholesterol particles, prevented more heart attacks and strokes than standard LDL goals. It is a projection, not a trial.

Jul 22, 2026