Dementia warning: ‘Commonly prescribed’ drug linked to memory and thinking decline – study
DEMENTIA sends shockwaves through families and healthcare systems and there is no sign of it abating anytime soon. Ongoing efforts to understand the risk factors for dementia are throwing up green shoots, however. A new study has linked a “commonly prescribed” class of drugs to poorer cognition in midlife. Daily Express :: Health Feed
High blood pressure: Pfizer recalls drug over cancer risk
PFIZER is best known for it’s work developing one of the COVID-19 vaccines. However, this isn’t all it manufacturers. In recent weeks it has had to recall one of its drugs due to its potential carcinogenic properties. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Covid: An ‘old’ drug could ‘protect against lung injury’ and ‘blood clots’
AS A RESPIRATORY illness, Covid can lead to a lung injury or even “lasting damage” in the organ. Another risk posed by the virus is formation of blood clots. However, new research has found that an “old” drug may be able to protect you from the risk of both. Daily Express :: Health Feed
‘IQ of a garden pest!’ Biden sparks outrage over $30m ‘safe smoking kits’ for drug addicts
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN has approved funding for a $ 30 million grant programme which will give out crack pipes to drug addicts as part of a ‘Harm Reduction Plan’. Daily Express :: World Feed
Diabetes: The over-the-counter drug that could ‘induce’ blood sugar spikes – expert advice
HEALTH bodies are braced for a steep rise in diabetes cases in the next decades, but much can be done to avert one’s risk. The condition is largely managed through diet. Certain medications available without a prescription, however, may cause significant spikes in blood sugar. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Cancer: The drug that may increase the risk of dying from cancer by 27% – expert insight
CANCER researchers warned survival rates could start receding as a result of Covid disruptions, so efforts are mounting to stave off the condition. It is well-established that diet is highly influential on cancer risk. In some cases, certain medications have been implicated in the risk of the disease too. Daily Express :: Health Feed
‘Game-changer’: Take-at-home Covid drug given to UK patients for first time – major study
BRITONS are set to become the first to receive an at-home treatment for Covid as part of a major national study. The novel Molnupiravir drug will be administered to a total of 10,000 people at risk of serious illness from the virus. Daily Express :: Health Feed
British drug smuggling gran dies alone in Portuguese jail following cancer ‘torture’
A BRITISH woman who smuggled £1million of cocaine on a cruise ship has died in a Portuguese jail following breast cancer “torture”. Daily Express :: World Feed
Statins: The eye condition linked to use of the cholesterol-lowering drug
STATINS are taken by millions to lower cholesterol and ward off all associated complications – notably heart disease. Use of the cholesterol-lowering drug has been linked to an eye condition, which if left untreated could cause serious problems for your eyesight. Daily Express :: Health Feed
High cholesterol: ‘Game-changing’ drug could save up to 30,000 lives – major update
CHOLESTEROL can set the stage for a number of serious health complications, but despite the life-threatening ramifications of the condition, few options exist to help manage it effectively. A new drug, however, may drastically improve outcomes for those with high cholesterol levels. Daily Express :: Health Feed