Monthly Archives: March 2012

Moderate Drinking Might Help Men Live Longer After Heart Attack – Health News – Health.com

A drink or two per day may help lower a man’s odds of death in the two decades following a heart attack, a new study suggests. The research, which appears online March 28 in the European Heart Journal, included more … Continue reading

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In a follow-up to a warning that high doses of the popular antidepressant Celexa can cause potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythms, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued new dosing and use recommendations.Last August, the FDA said doses of … Continue reading

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A type of bacteria from the mouth can cause blood clots and lead to serious heart problems if it enters the bloodstream, a new study indicates.The bacteria, called Streptococcus gordonii, contributes to plaque that forms on the surface of teeth. … Continue reading

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Statin drugs, which are used to lower cholesterol, might reduce a bit the risk of developing pneumonia, a new study suggests.Researchers analyzed data from a large international study that looked at the efficacy of rosuvastatin Crestor in preventing heart disease. … Continue reading

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Colorectal Cancer – Health News – Health.com

People who consume a few alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests. For the study, researchers in Boston examined data from more than 87,000 … Continue reading

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