Ignored cholesterol blamed for heart attacks

Statins lower levels of low-density lipoprotein, commonly known as “bad” cholesterol. Top-selling statins include Pfizer’s Lipitor, known chemically as atorvastatin. Photograph by:... Read more

Pfizer plans to lay off researchers

Pfizer, the world’s biggest drug company, is laying off up to 800 scientists this year in its latest effort to refocus disappointing research efforts and cut its overhead, anticipating a drop in... Read more