440 results

• Eliquis, Xarelto Bleeding Risks Renewed Amid Andexxa Recall Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Concerns

  January 9, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Recent recall of Andexxa causes Xarelto and Eliquis users to go without an FDA-approved reversal agent, leaving doctors to rely on a drug known to be less effective and to cause blood clots.

• Brilinta With Aspirin No Better Than Aspirin Alone for Heart Surgery Patients: Study

  December 19, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Brilinta paired with aspirin failed to improve outcomes after heart surgery when compared to just aspirin alone.

• Motorcycle Air Pollution Linked to Greater Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke: Study

  October 7, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Researchers warn that motorcycles can emit up to 10 times more pollution than cars, yet remain under-regulated, posing serious health risks.

• Tagrisso, Lazcluze Side Effects Increase Heart Risks: Study

  September 30, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that third-generation EGFR inhibitor cancer drugs, such as Tagrisso and Lazcluze, may pose a higher risk of heart problems than earlier cancer therapies.

• Beta Blocker Risks May Outweigh Benefits, Study Warns

  September 22, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that beta blockers appear to provide little to no benefits for heart attack patients, while increasing their risk of adverse health effects.

• Nexium, Prilosec May Lead to High Blood Pressure Among Menopausal Women: Study

  July 10, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid to increased risks of high blood pressure among postmenopausal women, raising concerns about long-term use of heartburn and acid reflux medications.

• JAK Inhibitors Could Increase Cancer Risks by as Much as 40%: Study

  July 3, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reinforces previous concerns that arthritis and autoimmune disease treatments like Xeljanz may be linked to an increased risk of cancer.

• Phthalates Linked to More Than 350,000 Deaths Worldwide Each Year: Study

  May 9, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Researchers estimate that phthalate chemicals contribute to more than 350,000 cardiovascular-related deaths globally each year, with the highest toll occurring in regions heavily involved in plastic production.

• High Blood Pressure Risks Linked to Some Antidepressants: Study

  March 12, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A link has been found between certain antidepressants and an increased risk of high blood pressure, which could lead to heart attacks and strokes.

• Uloric Removed From Market Following Years of Concerns About Potential Health Risks

  January 27, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA and Takeda have announced that Uloric is being discontinued, due to heart risks and stiff competition from cheaper generic versions of the gout medication.