Researchers reveal common anxiety drug that lowers risk of stroke
Common drugs taken by up to 10million Americans may lower the risk of stroke in women with chronic migraines, a study from ...
Propranolol may reduce ischemic stroke risk in women with migraines, research shows
A medication often used to treat high blood pressure and prevent migraines was associated with a reduction in ischemic stroke risk among women using the drug for migraine prevention, according to a ...
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Rapid blood test could identify brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes
A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the emergency room, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the ...
Blood pressure medication recalled over fears of 'microbial contamination'
A blood pressure medication has been recalled from suppliers due to possible “microbial contamination”. Amlodipine is a ...
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Common blood pressure drugs may affect kidney health over time
Scientists have discovered that long-term use of common medications for high blood pressure and heart failure could contribute to kidney damage. While these drugs, including ACE inhibitors, are ...
Link between hypertension and the gut could pave way to better high blood pressure drugs
Monash University researchers have revealed how the gut—and what we eat—regulates high blood pressure, opening the door to ...
Losing your hair? Here are three common medications that can make things worse
In a previous column, I discussed some common medications that can cause or worsen dry skin. In this column, we’ll look at ...