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• 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.

• Wildfire Air Pollution Could Lead to Respiratory, Cardiovascular Risks for Older Adults

  May 16, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns of a spike in hospitalizations for respiratory and heart problems, which are being detected after wildfires lead to an increase in particulate matter air pollution.

• Beta-Blocker Side Effects May Increase Risk of Limb Loss for Users With Severed Artery Disease

  May 15, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that the use of beta-blockers appears to sharply increase the risk of amputation for patients with severe peripheral artery disease.

• Abbott HeartMate Mobile Power Unit Recalled Over Sudden Power Loss Risks

  April 28, 2025

  Russell Maas

  Abbott has issued a HeartMate Mobile Power Unit recall after reports of sudden power loss, warning that device failure could cause serious injury or death for patients relying on continuous heart pump support.

• Lung Cancer Drug Tagrisso Linked to Heart Failure, Other Adverse Cardiac Events: Study

  December 17, 2024

  Michael Adams

  New study indicates that the current best option drug for treating certain lung cancers may bring increased risk of heart attacks when compared with older medications.

• Study Links Side Effects of Tylenol, Acetaminophen to Increased Ulcer Risks

  December 9, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Although Tylenol and other acetaminophen pain medications have been widely believed to be safe, side effects have been linked to a number of concerns in recent years, including reports of liver damage, life-threatening skin reactions and developmental problems for children.

• Study Finds Jardiance Does Not Significantly Reduce Heart Failure or Mortality Rates Among Patients

  May 13, 2024

  Grace Muller

  A new study finds the heart benefits of Jardiance are minimal at best, despite years of advertising by the manufacturers claiming superior cardiovascular benefits for diabetes patients.

• Antipsychotics Linked to Heart Failure, Stroke, Other Health Risks in Dementia Patients: Study

  May 3, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that giving antipsychotics to dementia patients, a practice known as "chemical restraint" carries a wide range of health risks, including life-threatening conditions like heart attacks, strokes and pneumonia.

• Impella Left Sided Blood Pump Recall Issued Over Risk of Perforations Due to Faulty Instructions

  March 25, 2024

  Hannah Brown

  The Impella Left Sided Blood Pump recall warns that the device has been linked to heart perforations, resulting in severe injuries and deaths.

• Side Effects of Daytrana, Concerta, Similar ADHD Drugs May Increase Risk of Heart Problems: Study

  March 18, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links increased heart risks to commonly used ADHD drugs like Ritalin, Daytrana and Concerta, which could result in heart failure, blood clots and other health risks.