Unhealthy cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When lifestyle changes like diet and exercise aren’t enough to lower cholesterol, medications can help. A new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows that while most Americans have heard of statins—the most common medicine used to lower cholesterol—many do not know there are non-statin medications.
This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

