Statins myths debunked: Pills don't cause memory loss or diabetes

They have prevented countless heart attacks and strokes and probably saved the lives of millions in the process.

And despite being heralded as game-changers when they were first rolled out to the masses in the 1980s, statins have got a bad rap in recent years.

On their way to becoming one of the most prescribed drugs in the world, a host of research began linking them to a wide range of debilitating side effects — from memory loss to muscle pain, migraines and even diabetes.

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