AP - People in a new study got their "bad cholesterol" to the lowest levels ever seen and saw blockages in their blood vessels shrink by taking a high dose of cholesterol drug, researchers reported Monday.

Reuters - Lipitor, a commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drug, may have extra benefits for men with impotence. Specifically, investigators have found that in men who are not initially helped by Viagra (sildenafil), treatment with Lipitor (atorvastatin) seems to improve sexual response, according to the results of a small study.

Reuters - Pfizer Inc. on Tuesday said a review of 49 clinical trials showed the highest dose of cholesterol fighter Lipitor was as safe as a placebo and the lowest dose of the top selling medicine in avoiding side effects, including potentially fatal muscle breakdown.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Being overweight or obese in middle age, even if you don't have risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, increases the odds that you'll develop heart disease later in life.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Being overweight or obese in middle age, even if you don't have risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, increases the odds that you'll develop heart disease later in life.

Reuters - LDL cholesterol is known as the "bad" cholesterol, because high levels are linked to heart disease, but low levels may not be good for the elderly.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Hopes that the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins might reduce the risk of colorectal cancer have been dashed by the results of two major new studies.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Hopes that the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins might reduce the risk of colorectal cancer have been dashed by the results of two major new studies.