Lipitor Suit Alleges Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Could Have Been Avoided
A Kentucky woman says she contracted diabetes after taking Lipitor, alleging she never would have used the drug if warned.
Tag Archives: Heart Disease
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Side Effects of Energy Drinks on Heart Rhythms Demonstrated by MRIs
A new study suggests that energy drinks affect how the heart pumps, which researchers say could be dangerous to consumers.
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New Heart Guidelines May Increase Use of Crestor, Lipitor, Other Statins
New heart health guidelines could double the number of cholesterol drug users in the U.S. despite growing concerns over the diabetes risks of Crestor, Lipitor, and similar drugs.
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HRTs Should Not Be Used To Prevent Heart Disease, Dementia: Study
Weight and race appear to be factors in the breast cancer risk linked to hormone replacement therapy drugs, which should not be used to prevent heart disease and dementia, according…
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Sulphonylurea Diabetes Drugs May Increase Heart Attack Risk: Study
An older class of diabetes drugs has been linked to heart problems following a clincal study to confirm long-held fears.
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Commercials Increase Statin Use Among Healthy Watchers: Study
Television commercials for Lipitor and other cholesterol drugs lead to higher use and overdiagnosis among healthy people according to a new study.
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Study Finds Link Between Heart Problems and Nexium, Prevacid, PPIs
Side effects of Nexium, Prevacid and other popular heartburn drugs may increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new study.
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Energy Drink Ingredient May Increase Risk of Heart Disease: Study
A compound found in many popular energy drinks could increase the risk of heart disease, according to the findings of new research.
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Health Concerns Over Soda, Sugary Drinks Heightened by New Study
Before consumers reach for another can of soda, energy drink or other sugary beverage, they may want to think twice, according to the findings of new research that has linked…
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Side Effects of Digoxin May Up Risk of Death Among A-Fib Patients: Study
The heart drug digoxin may increase the risk of death when given to patients with atrial fibrillation, according to the findings of a new study.
