Diabetes drug might also ease heart failure risks
(HealthDay)—The diabetes drug Farxiga might do double-duty for patients, helping to ward off another killer, heart failure, new research shows.
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Ectopic heartbeat: Causes, treatment, and risks
Ectopic beats are common. People may feel like their heart is skipping a beat or is producing an extra beat.
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Tramadol vs. Vicodin: Differences, side effects, and risks
Doctors prescribe tramadol and Vicodin for high levels of pain that over-the-counter (OTC) drugs cannot help, such as pain from
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How low is too low? Study highlights serious risks for intensive blood pressure control
Kaiser Permanente research published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found if patients with hypertension taking prescribed medications
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Mixing Lexapro and alcohol: Side effects and risks
Lexapro belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Serotonin is a chemical messenger or
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Foleys aren’t fun: Patient study shows catheter risks
A new study puts large-scale evidence behind what many hospital patients already know: Having a urinary catheter may help empty
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