Cholesterol Drugs May Cut Risk Of Prostate Cancer

Cholesterol drugs may cut risk of prostate cancer

BBC NewsCholesterol drugs may cut risk of prostate cancerReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may protect men against prostate cancer and other urological complaints, as well as reducing the risk of heart attacks, US researchers said on Sunday.Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer ForbesStatins link to healthy prostate BBC NewsBloomberg - Science Daily (press release) - Augusta Chronicle - PRESS TVall 35 news articles

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