Statins can safely cut risk of heart attacks or strokes in healthy people aged over 70, world-first clinical trial shows

An Australian-led clinical trial demonstrates that statins can safely reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in healthy people over 70 years old, with minimal risk of serious side effects. This world-first study expands the evidence for statin use beyond the current age threshold of 75 and traditional risk criteria like diabetes and high cholesterol. The findings suggest that cholesterol-lowering medications may be beneficial for broader populations of older adults seeking cardiovascular disease prevention.