Testosterone Treatments Can Cause Heart Problems. A large Veterans Affairs (VA) study of older men diagnosed with low hormone levels and other health issues revealed that testosterone treatments might be associated with increased risks for stroke, heart attack, and death, according to a The Associated Press (AP) report. The study … [Read more...]
Testosterone Treatments Heart Attack Risk
NSAIDs Increase Risk of Stroke
FDA Warning About NSAIDs Stroke Risk. The warning label on non-aspirin, nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is being revised to reflect an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. In a Safety Alert issued July 9, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the warning will be strengthened following a … [Read more...]
Antipsychotic Medications Risk of Early Death in Dementia Patients
Antipsychotic Medications Implicated In Early Death. When dementia patients develop aggressive or violent behavior, antipsychotic medications are sometimes used to subdue symptoms. However, a study recently published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that the use of antipsychotic medications can increase the risk of early death in … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Supplements Risk of Liver Injury
The Risk Of Liver Injury In Weight Loss Supplements. A new study aims to underscore the risks of liver injury posed by dietary supplement products used to either lose weight or build muscle. According to a HealthDay News report this week on recent research from Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network, more than 100 cases of liver injury … [Read more...]
Exposure to Air Pollution May Lead to Cardiovascular Disease
Exposure To Air Pollution Increase Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease. Researchers at the University of Washington report that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risks of cardiovascular disease and death in postmenopausal women. The findings were published in today’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine … [Read more...]
Hormone Therapy Found To Increase Risk of Heart Attack
Hormone Therapy Can Cause Heart Attack. Women who take a combination of estrogen and progestin increase their risk of having a heart attack by as much as 81 percent in the first year, and the hormone treatment only should be given to ease severe symptoms of menopause, according to a study released Wednesday. The report - which … [Read more...]
