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03/30/2018 / By Tracey Watson

More meds kill ‘em faster: Heart attack survivors prescribed antidepressants more than TWICE as likely to be dead one year later

It is easy to understand that having a heart attack can be a physically devastating experience. What many of us may not realize, however, is the emotional toll such an event takes on a patient. Many heart attack victims start feeling very anxious about their health, becoming convinced that they are dying. Heart attacks can […]

02/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Do you take too much ibuprofen? It could cause bleeding stomach ulcers and even heart attack, according to new study

A lot of people are overdosing on ibuprofen, according to a new study published in the journal Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety. However, this could take a toll on their health as it could lead to bleeding stomach ulcers and even heart attack. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from Boston University who […]

01/03/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Dead is dead: Drug for helping smokers quit found to increase risk of heart attack AND self-harm

Pfizer’s flagship smoking cessation drug varenicline, sold under the brand names Chantix in the United States and Champix in Canada and Europe, may do more harm than good as recent research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine showed that the medication was associated with an increased likelihood of suffering from cardiovascular conditions. A team of […]

07/23/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Statin drugs exposed as a MEDICAL SHAM as new research finds “no evidence” of improved survival

Although Big Pharma does its best to keep negative information about its drugs out of the spotlight, many people have heard about the dangers of statins by now. Nevertheless, some people feel that they are worth the risk, believing that their benefits outweigh any negative side effects that may occur. A new study shows, however, […]

05/14/2017 / 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 […]

04/20/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Aspirin myth BUSTED as new science reveals it does nothing to prevent heart attack risk

Aspirin may not be as effective in preventing heart disease as previously thought, a recent analysis revealed. In a review of 11 previous studies, researchers at the University of Florida Health noted that the drug did not show efficacy in reducing cardiovascular deaths, nor heart attack and stroke risk in patients with peripheral arterial disease. For the study, the scientists examined data on […]

03/26/2017 / By Russel Davis

Daily aspirin found to increase risk of heart attack by 190%

Taking aspirin regularly to keep heart disease at bay may do more harm than good, according to a recent study. Researchers at the Southampton University in the U.K. and the Maastricht University in the Netherlands found that daily aspirin intake may lead to increased odds of heart attack. Researchers examined 30,000 patients with atrial fibrillation – a condition […]

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