Experimental cholesterol-lowering pill may offer new option for millions
WASHINGTON, February 5, 2026 (AP) — A new kind of pill sharply reduced artery-clogging cholesterol in people who remain at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins, researchers reported Wednesday. It’s still experimental but the pill helps rid the body of cholesterol in a way that today can be done only with injected medicines. If approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the pill, named enlicitide, could offer an easier-to-use option for millions of people. Statins block some of the liver’s production of cholesterol and are the cornerstone of treatment. But even taking the highest doses, many people need