Medications known as cholesterol drugs, or statins, lower harmful lipids in the blood. They work by blocking a liver enzyme that produces cholesterol, reducing heart attack and stroke risk. Doctors prescribe them for people with high LDL, diabetes, or existing cardiovascular disease, alongside diet and exercise.
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