FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

The FDA approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way previously only available with ...

FDA approves groundbreaking cholesterol pill

The FDA has approved a groundbreaking new cholesterol pill from Merck to combat high LDL levels. Dr. Marc Siegel explains how ...
Boise State Public Radio

FDA approves new cholesterol-lowering drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new kind of drug to cut cholesterol. So we've called up NPR health correspondent Rob Stein to learn what it can do. Good morning, Rob. ROB STEIN, BYLINE ...
THE WEEK

How can Iron Man become Doctor Doom?

Robert Downey Jr shocked San Diego Comic-Con in 2024 by revealing – six years after hanging up his Iron Man suit – that he was returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The Oscar-winning actor ...
Everyday Health

Could New Cholesterol Guidelines Change Your Heart Risk Score?

Experts say the updated guidelines better calculate risk for diverse groups. But it could mean some adults should now consider treatment to lower cholesterol. A new heart disease risk calculator moved ...