Statins and Blood Pressure Pills Narrow the Cardiovascular Gap for Older Adults With Obesity

By Elizabeth Cooney · STAT News · 2026-07-01

According to reporting from STAT News, a 25-year study published in the Lancet reveals that older adults with obesity now maintain blood pressure and cholesterol levels comparable to their thinner counterparts. Researchers observed that since 1990, the widespread clinical use of

According to reporting from STAT News, a 25-year study published in the Lancet reveals that older adults with obesity now maintain blood pressure and cholesterol levels comparable to their thinner counterparts. Researchers observed that since 1990, the widespread clinical use of