Article 5QQGJ People taking statins less likely to die from Covid, study suggests

People taking statins less likely to die from Covid, study suggests

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Andrew Gregory Health editor
from Science | The Guardian on (#5QQGJ)

Experts warn findings do not prove cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce death rates

Millions of people who take statins may be less likely to die from Covid, research suggests.

The cholesterol-lowering drugs are one of the world's most popular medications. They can also reduce inflammation in blood vessels, which has prompted questions over whether they could help with outcomes in coronavirus patients.

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