Stopping statins after 70 may be safer than expected, but there’s a catch

A major study of nearly 1,900 older adults suggests that stopping statins after age 70 may be relatively safe in the short term for people who have never experienced a heart attack or stroke. However, a higher rate of serious cardiovascular events or death during longer follow-up raises questions about…  | Written by | Latest Science News — ScienceDaily | Read full story at Read More