Naproxen Raises Risk of Heart Problems in Older Women
Regular use of the over-the counter pain reliever naproxen raises the risk of a heart attack, stroke and death in postmenopausal women, according to researchers…
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Spine Injuries Raise Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke
Canadian researchers say patients with spinal cord injuries have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, similar to that of smokers, diabetics and the…
Chest Pain Before Heart Attack Benefits Patients
The chest pain a person often feels in the 24 hours before a heart attack may help save their life, according to a new study…
NSAIDs Linked to Hearing Loss and Heart Attack Risks
They go by many brand names including Advil, Motrin and Aleve. Generically they’re known as ibuprofen and naproxen. But while the popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…
Knee and Hip Surgeries Raise Risk of Heart Attack
Elderly patients who have total knee or hip replacement surgeries are at substantially greater risk of a heart attack within the first two weeks of…
Top 10 US cities with the best emergency hospitals
This report shows the best cities for emergency medical care in the US. Patients treated at these top hospitals have a 40 percent lower death rate than elsewhere.
Know your chances of falling ill - new report
A UK insurance company has compiled data garnered from various health charities that show your chances of suffering serious illness. We believe it is important…
Don’t risk a heart attack shoveling snow. Follow these health tips and be safe
Snow shoveling in frigid temps is a risky combination for heart disease patients. Here's what you need to know.