Very well-regarded science program aired a special about how we treat cholesterol. Whilst there was, unusually, some unbalanced reporting, one fact stood out: statins are prescribed an awful lot and doctors are under pressure to prescribe the more. This was presented alongside reports that statins are probably not useful for most people.

Another well-regarded reporter on the same network who actually has a medical degree (and keeps it up-to-date) was scathing about the criticism of statins. I lost a lot of respect for him that day.

Wade.