Tag Archive for 'Statin'

Boolani et al. suggest that energy and fatigue are unique traits that could be defined by distinct bacterial communities not driven by diet. Image credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health.

New Study Finds Genetic Link between Alzheimer’s Disease and Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Jul 18, 2022 by News Staff

Consistent with the concept of the gut-brain phenomenon, observational studies suggest a relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and gastrointestinal...

Statins produce significant reductions in major vascular events, but there is less direct evidence of benefit among patients older than 75 years who do not already have evidence of occlusive vascular disease. Image credit: Heung Soon.

Statins Reduce Major Vascular Events, New Meta-Analysis Study Confirms

Feb 4, 2019 by News Staff

Statin therapy produces significant reductions in major vascular events irrespective of age, including in people older than 75 years, according to a new...