Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while some patients ...

Cognitive side effects like memory loss and fuzzy thinking aren't listed on the patient information sheet for Lipitor, the popular cholesterol-lowering drug. But some doctors are voicing concerns that ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am an 81-year-old woman who has realized that her short-term memory has deteriorated this year. I am very healthy otherwise. I had been taking Lipitor for several years. Recently, I ...

Even though these medications help lower cholesterol and protect against heart disease, it’s important to be aware of ...