A 20-year review by scientists showed taking the pills each day reduced the chance of dying by as much as 28 per cent. Painstaking research offers the clearest evidence yet that the drugs taken by six million Britons “significantly reduce” the chance of heading to an early grave. Findings suggest that the once-a-day tablets should […]
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Statins CAN save your life – Heart pills slash risk of early death by 28%, says new study
STATINS are the quickest and safest way to lower cholesterol and ward off heart disease, a study claims. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Sex drive boost: HRT patch could be more effective than pills, experts reveal
HORMONE replacement therapy is a treatment used to relieve symptoms of the menopause, but now experts – including Dr Chris Steele – have said using a patch could boost women’s sex drive and libido. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Liquorice pills combat menopause but could pose a health risk
WOMEN who take trendy liquorice pills to take some of the misery out of the menopause have been warned they can interfere with other medications. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Injections may be ‘next revolution’ in HIV treatment, replacing daily pills – study
People living with HIV may one day be able to replace their daily pills with just a few injections a year, according to a new study. It comes amid reports that a South African girl has shown no signs of the virus rebounding despite being taken off drugs years ago. The study results were published […]
STATINS WARNING: Heart medicine pills ‘do more HARM than good’
STATINS fail to slash deaths from heart disease and do more harm than good, a major study claims. Daily Express :: Health Feed
STATINS WARNING: Heart medicine pills 'do more HARM than good'
Analysis showed those who suffer a heart attack and take a daily cholesterol-busting pill for five years will increase their life expectancy by just four days. The research casts fresh doubt on the effectiveness of drugs prescribed to six million people in the UK and has reignited the debate over their true worth. A coalition […]
End of pacemakers? Heart pills ‘have almost HALVED risk of sudden death’
HEART pills have almost halved the risk of sudden death in less than two decades making pacemakers unnecessary for thousands of British patients, say scientists. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Heartburn symptoms? Pills to treat condition linked to increased risk of early death
HEARTBURN can be treated with medication available over the counter in pharmacies, but now experts are warning they could be linked to early death. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Heartburn symptoms? Pills to treat condition linked to increased risk of early death
The drugs – call called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs – have previously been linked to a variety of health problems, including serious kidney damage, bone fractures and dementia. Now research has revealed there could be further risks associated with the drugs. Millions of people take proton pump inhibitors which are widely prescribed to treat […]