Statins ‘not a lifesaver’

ANTI-cholesterol drugs like statins fail to cut the risk of death in 75% of patients, a controversial study says.

They lower “bad” cholesterol, but University of New Mexico experts who reviewed 35 clinical

trials found this may not effectively cut risks of heart disease or stroke.

Author Dr Robert DuBroff said: “Dozens of trials have failed to demonstrate a consistent benefit.”

Critics say the study was flawed.