Over the last several years, fearmongering about statins has exploded, as misinformation alleges that they damage the brain, liver, and muscles, among other problems.

Oxford researchers recently published a study in the Lancet Digital Health that should help with one common concern involving muscle disorders. Whether it ultimately does, however, will tell us a lot about the influence of online misinformation, and the scientific community’s ability to counter it. ...

Read the full article here in .pdf, or here on STAT News.