Statins are a recommended and common intervention for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing levels of lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. During the pandemic, it has been debated whether statins influence the risk of death from COVID-19.
Their “bonus” protection may cut the risk of dying for millions, say scientists. Over-45s already on the cholesterol busters before the pandemic were less likely to lose their lives to the virus than those not taking them, a major study found. Researchers said people using statins could be reassured they did not increase health risks […]