Statins and cancer
Since statins are the largest-selling prescription drugs in this country, doctors have wondered if they may have benefits beyond the heart. Indeed, statins produce a substantial reduction in the risk of stroke. And although the results are less conclusive, statins are being studied for possible benefits against a variety of diseases, from cataracts and dementia to chronic lung disease, osteoporosis, and the flu. And now attention is turning to statins and cancer.
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