New research finds that the side effects some patients complain about with statins are real, not imagined. But those who can’t tolerate statins, which are prescribed to reduce LDL cholesterol, may have better reactions to another drug, more research has shown. (The Washington Post)

Jacob Sanchez was a newsletters fellow for the Tribune in 2016. At St. Edward’s University, he studied political science and journalism. Previously, Sanchez was an editorial intern at The Texas Observer,...