Ibuprofen WARNING: Regular usage for just ONE week 'increases heart attack risk'

GETTY Regular use of ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart attacks A major new analysis has unmasked the health hazard in the common anti-inflammatory drugs with evidence suggesting the danger exists even after one day. The scientists say the over the counter and prescription pills including ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib and naproxen should now be […]

Unemployment 'increases risk of heart failure by up to 50 PER CENT'

Scientists assessed more than 21,000 heart failure patients and found joblessness was linked with a greater likelihood of death than a history of diabetes or stroke. The team believes unemployment status should now be taken into account for heart failure patients. Study leader Dr Rasmus Roerth, of Copenhagen University Hospital, said: “The ability to hold […]

Antibiotics could give YOU bowel cancer: Taking pills 'increases risk' of DEADLY disease

GETTY Bowel cancer: The disease has been linked to antibiotics use Experts have found the pills are linked to a heightened risk of abnormal growths in the colon and rectum – known as polyps or colorectal tumours – adenomas – which precede the development of most cases of bowel cancer. The findings add to evidence […]

CANNABIS WARNING: Smoking the Class B drug 'increases stroke and heart failure risk'

The Class B drug was associated with a significantly increased risk for stroke, heart failure, coronary artery disease and sudden cardiac death. It was also linked with a variety of factors known to increase cardiovascular risk, such as obesity, high blood pressure, smoking and alcohol use Yet the drug carried a higher risk even after […]