In one of the largest analyses ever conducted, researchers found that most side effects blamed on statins aren’t actually caused by the drugs. For the vast majority of patients, the protection against heart attacks and strokes far outweighs the small risks. Credit: Shutterstock Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, responsible for about 20 million deaths each year and roughly a quarter of all deaths in the UK. Statins are widely prescribed medications that reduce