NHS nifedipine alert for anyone with ‘blue finger’ problem
ITV’s Dr Amir Khan said the tablet could help – but not everyone could be eligiblePeople can ask…
Controlling blood pressure can cut your dementia risk
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Researchers examined…
Simple fruit granola intervention shows promising cardio-renal signals in CKD patients
A small Japanese study suggests that a low-salt, oat-based granola breakfast may improve blood pressure, lipid risk markers,…
Why you shouldn’t skip your medication over the holidays
Many people are officially out of office, and while December is filled with lots of festivities and travelling,…
Cardiologists highlight dark chocolate’s natural benefits over supplements for heart health this winter
As temperatures drop, some cardiologists are drawing attention to an unlikely ally for heart health: dark chocolate. Rather…
NHS fruit juice warning to millions on statins, amlodipine and anxiety meds in UK
Patients who have been prescribed certain types of these common drugs should be aware of the risks 09:09,…
Cardiologist gives anyone taking Omeprazole and nasal decongestants warning
Heart expert said anyone taking exercise needs to be wary of commonly prescribed medications including ibuprofen and diureticsPeople…
Combination pills for high blood pressure may simplify treatment, improve long-term health
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Single-pill medications that combine two or more blood pressure medications could simplify treatment to help…
Etomidate proves safer than ketamine for emergency intubations
Doctors treating seriously ill patients in an emergency setting may want to give the sedative etomidate, rather than ketamine,…
Routine blood test may flag hidden osteoporosis risk, study finds
Common blood test results may offer an early clue to bone loss, suggesting that alkaline phosphatase levels could…
Calcium supplements do not prevent pre-eclampsia, large trials show no meaningful benefit
A new Cochrane systematic review of 10 randomised trials involving over 37,000 pregnant women found that calcium supplementation…
Best time of day to exercise?
Norman Swan: Tegan, when do you take your exercise? Tegan Taylor: I am definitely a morning exerciser. I…