Statins CAN save your life – Heart pills slash risk of early death by 28%, says new study

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 […]

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'

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 […]

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 […]