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Thursday, December 11, 2025
TopicCholesterol drugs

Topic: cholesterol drugs

Demand soars for twice-a-year jab to lower bad cholesterol. Here’s how it works

Inclisiran was developed by Novartis & launched in India in January this year under brand name Leqvio. Cardiologist vouch for benefits, say it has been a useful addition to therapies.

2 jabs a year to keep bad cholesterol at bay — breakthrough treatment to launch in India this month

Novartis India, the company that has the import and marketing permission for Inclisiran, refused to divulge the price of the drug in India, but market sources say it is going to be Rs 1.2 lakh per jab.

Does egg consumption lead to diabetes? A new study claimed so but here’s the full picture

Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods providing best quality protein, all essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. This high-protein food is a must in low-carb diets.

Higher apolipoprotein B shortens lifespan, increases risk of heart disease, finds Lancet study

The study says apolipoprotein B, a protein involved in the metabolism of lipids, contributes to formation of fatty acid deposits on arteries which may result in heart disease.

Hospitalised Covid patients on some cholesterol drugs half as likely to die, finds study

Statins are commonly given to cholesterol patients & help lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies show it likely reduces mortality in hospitalised Covid cases, experts call for trials.

Cholesterol drugs could reduce risk of lethal prostate cancer in men by 24%, study says

According to the study, statins reduce the risk of developing a lethal form of the disease but they do not affect the overall rates of prostate cancer in men.

On Camera

India’s long war with Maoists has a huge void — no number of dead bodies can fill it

Weak governance, corruption and poverty continue to define tribal life in India. The introduction of industrial and mining projects has benefited contractors, politicians and officials more than Adivasis.

Niti Aayog CEO has a message for power stakeholders. Buckle up for surge to feed EVs, data centres

Clean energy is “no longer the sideshow, it is the show”, BVR Subrahmanyam told the Odisha summit, warning India to lead the global shift or risk others’ tech dominance.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.