People taking statins less likely to die from Covid, study suggests

Experts warn findings do not prove cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce death ratesMillions of people who take statins may be less likely to die from Covid, research suggests.The cholesterol-lowering drugs are one of the world ’s most popular medications. They can also reduce inflammation in blood vessels, which has prompted questions over whether they could help with outcomes in coronavirus patients.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 14, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Statins Coronavirus Medical research Science Health Source Type: news