Patients who need to lower their cholesterol will soon have a powerful new option. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new pill called enlicitide that can lower cholesterol levels substantially more than statins alone. The drug, which was developed by Merck and will be sold under the brand name Lipfendra, is expected to […]
Your cholesterol levels can affect your risk of heart disease and stroke. And the longer you have high cholesterol, the greater your risk. That’s why leading medical groups recommend getting your cholesterol checked regularly and working to lower your levels even when they’re only slightly elevated, in some cases. Last month, the American College of […]
Your cholesterol levels can affect your risk of heart disease and stroke. And the longer you have high cholesterol, the greater your risk. That’s why leading medical groups recommend getting your cholesterol checked regularly, and working to lower your levels even when they’re only slightly elevated, in some cases. Last month, the American College of […]
