Statins can safely cut risk of heart attacks or strokes in healthy people aged over 70, world-first clinical trial shows
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The STAREE trial reported that atorvastatin cut major cardiovascular events by about 30% in adults over 70 with no prior disease, and the study also suggested a reduction in dementia risk of up to 15% and benefits for people newly diagnosed with type‑2 diabetes. Media coverage emphasized that millions could potentially benefit from the medication.
Epilogue added 6d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests The Guardian · 53d ago broke it first
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