October 23, 2015 FDA targets sellers of pure caffeine powder after teen's death The Food and Drug Administration is building a legal case against companies that sell pure powdered caffeine, which can be fatal even in small doses.
October 23, 2015 Screening men with ED for heart disease could save money, lives If every man with erectile dysfunction were screened for heart disease, more than a million events like heart attack or stroke could be avoided over 20 years and more than $21 billion saved, according to a new estimate.
October 23, 2015 Study suggests benefits of more heart care for young adults Living decades with high cholesterol greatly increases the risk for heart disease, according to a recent study that bolsters a push by some doctors for regular cholesterol testing and perhaps early drug treatment of people in their 30s and 40s.
October 23, 2015 Why your blood pressure should be checked in both arms People who have different blood pressure readings in their right versus left arm may be at increased risk for serious heart problems later in life, a new study suggests
October 23, 2015 Drinking green tea may block blood pressure drugs Green tea is high in antioxidants and is often touted for its many health benefits – but the drink may not be beneficial for some medications.
October 23, 2015 Lack of sleep linked to risk factors for diabetes and heart disease People who get less than six hours of sleep a night may be more likely to have risk factors that increase their odds of diabetes, heart disease and strokes, a Korean study suggests.
February 5, 2015 Dr Reddy's recalls over 13,000 bottles of hypertension drug India's Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd is recalling 13,560 bottles of the high blood pressure drug metoprolol succinate in the United States after it failed a dissolution test, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
November 20, 2014 Control Blood Sugar With the Glycemic Index Diet The low glycemic index (GI) diet centers around a taxonomy of carbohydrates that classifies some foods as healthier than others. Proponents argue that the GI diet can help you lose weight and ward off chronic illness — without counting calories or cutting carbohydrates. The underlying premise behind the GI diet claims that your body metabolizes different carbohydrates at different rates. A carbohydrate that is consumed too quickly can cause unhealthy spikes in blood sugar. The diet purports that a healthier diet is composed of foods that will release sugar slowly and evenly. If you think the GI stands for good idea, here is a guide to the basics of a low glycemic index diet:
