drugs
06/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Going deeper into fish oil: Looking at the other fatty acids
Most people know at least two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, but there are other forms that, while not as prominent, greatly benefit our health. One such case is omega-7, a non-essential fatty acid found in certain fish and some plants, which is now getting attention, thanks to efforts to understand and develop the “science […]
04/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
What does your handshake say about your heart health?
Did you know that your hand grip can be used to gauge your cardiovascular health? According to researchers at Queen Mary University in London, the strength of a person’s handshake is “an inexpensive way to predict heart health.” For the study, scientists used handgrip strength, which was measured with a hydraulic machine. Participants were asked […]
11/06/2017
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By Russel Davis
Prescriptions of statins are missing the mark: New study finds they are being given to people who don’t need them, and not being given to people who do need them
Statins are being prescribed to and misused by patients who are otherwise at low risk of developing heart disease, according to a study carried out by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the United Kingdom. This indicates that the drugs are being given to people who do not need them, and not to patients […]
06/13/2017
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By Amy Goodrich
Millions of patients are being OVERDOSED with blood pressure medication, study reveals
Often touted as a “silent killer,” hypertension or high blood pressure affects some 1.13 billion people worldwide — that’s around one in three adults in the United States. If you are on blood pressure medication, then chances are you are being overdosed. A new first-of-its-kind study showed that smaller doses are just as effective as […]
05/14/2017
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By Earl Garcia
Common painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen found to raise the risk of a heart attack within a week of use
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal revealed that some of the most commonly prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), otherwise known as painkillers, may significantly increase the odds of heart attack within a week or a month if high doses were taken. To carry out the study, a team of researchers pooled data from various […]
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