Heartburn Meds Increase Heart Attacks
Proton-pump inhibitors – the third-best selling type of drug in the U.S. – have been found to increase the risk of heart attacks. Are we ready to consider natural alternatives?
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Herbal Medicine Speeds up Healing After Heart Attack
A heart attack can be devastating, but the healing process is often slow, requiring the cardiac tissues to undergo repair. New research finds herbal medicine can speed up this healing process.
Popular Antibiotic Linked to Abnormal Heart Rhythms and Heart Attacks
Following a recent study, this week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that a popular antibiotic can cause changes in the electricity that paces the heartbeat, leading to an increased incidence of heart attacks.
Large Diet Study Proves Mediterranean Diet’s Cardiovascular Benefits
In one of the world’s largest and longest studies on diet, new research funded by Spain’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that the Mediterranean diet can dramatically reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other cardiovascular-related events.
Plant Nutrient Lowers Heart Attack Risk and Reduces High Blood Pressure
Multiple studies over the past year, including one recently, have shown that eating a diet rich in a particular plant nutrient reduces the risk of heart attacks and lowers blood pressure.
