Chemist’s warning to phenelzine, isocarboxazid, and tranylcypromine users over common ingredient
Use of antidepressants is soaring with around 8.7 to 8.8 million people in England alone were prescribed the…
NHS issues important advice for Atorvastatin users on cholesterol medication
High cholesterol can lead to potentially lethal problems such as heart attacks and strokes – and the NHS…
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…
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,…
Pharmacist issues blood pressure and diabetes medication alert during flu season
A pharmacist has issued a warning to people on specific medications, including those taken for blood pressure and…
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,…
The popular sandwich fillers linked to high blood pressure and heart attacks
With many of us reaching for a sandwich meal deal or picking up ready to eat food on…
Your Morning Orange Juice Triggers Positive Changes in Thousands of Immune Genes
Image in public domain. Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you…
Study reveals night-time habit that can improve heart health and reduce blood pressure |
A new study has found that simply keeping a consistent bedtime may have a measurable impact on heart…
120/80 isn’t just a reading: Doctor decodes what your blood pressure really means and what the gap between your numbers says about your heart
When you have your blood pressure checked, you receive two numbers, such as 120/80. Most people assume that…
‘I’m only 25, but I’ve fought enough – choosing assisted dying is the only peace I have’
After years of debilitating pain caused by a rare disorder, a 25-year-old woman has reached for a life-changing…
Best time of day to exercise?
Norman Swan: Tegan, when do you take your exercise? Tegan Taylor: I am definitely a morning exerciser. I…