
Antidepressants May Reduce Heart Risks
April 27th, 2010 admin
Topics: antidepressants, blood, cardiovascular, health, loyola, medical, platelets, result, scientists, university
Scientists at Loyola University Medical Center have found that a class of antidepressants may help protect users’ cardiovascular health by slowing the clumping of blood platelets.
Related Posts

Title: Antidepressants May Improve Heart Health Category: Health News Created: 4/26/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2010
Read More →

Wine has been lauded for its potential health properties, but new research suggests that the common grape may be equally as beneficial.
Read More →

Injection drug users, particularly those with HIV, need to be carefully monitored for poor kidney function and considered for medical treatments when appropriate, researchers report. In a new study, U.S. scientists analyzed the presence of proteinuria (excess excretion of protein in the urine, which can lead to kidney failure and an increased risk...

Scientists say high levels of an enzyme known as lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 increases a person’s risk of developing heart disease as much as having high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Read More →

A two-step procedure that uses nanoparticles to first scrub plaque out of arteries and then inserts stem cells to promote healing of those arteries may one day help individuals with atherosclerosis, new research suggests. “One of the problems of removing plaque [with current methods such as angioplasty] is that there is damage to the underlying...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that people who have mildly elevated blood pressure and follow the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) can significantly reduce their risk of heart attack.
Read More →

Many older men take testosterone supplements in an attempt to treat such medical conditions as low sex drive, and scientists say these men may be unknowingly compromising their health.
Read More →

Scientists at Temple University School of Medicine have found that eating brown rice and half-milled rice may reduce people’s risk of high blood pressure and heart disease by interfering with a protein that associated with these conditions.
Read More →

Incorrect use of child safety seats is a major reason why car accidents remain the leading cause of disability and death among children in the United States, an expert warns. Research has shown that seven out of 10 car seats are not installed correctly, Dr. Karen Judy, an associate professor in the pediatrics department at Loyola University Chicago...

Despite being used widely to lower cholesterol levels, statins don’t appear to reduce the chances of death in people at risk of developing cardiovascular disease, British scientists have found. Statins are used widely to treat and prevent cardiovascular disease. They are given both to people with heart disease and — in more recent years...
Related Tweets from Twitter
|
RelativeFitness (Traci Fitness) : New: What Natural Products work as Antidepressants? http://RelativeFitness.net/what-natural-products-work-as-antidepressants/.. Updated : 2010-09-09T18:34:27Z | Reply | View Tweet |
|
caiti25a (Caitlin Hewel) : I'm officially on antidepressants. I got dianogised as being bipolar today... Updated : 2010-09-09T18:33:36Z | Reply | View Tweet |
|
AlexisWForss (Alexis Forss) : Really tired. Must be the combination of emotional stress, nicotine deprivation, antidepressants and antibiotics. I need to get a fag soon... Updated : 2010-09-09T18:02:27Z | Reply | View Tweet |
|
uaujvcz (Albert Rayford) : Dealing with antidepressants is depressing in itself! Anyone have any advice on where to go from here? (long)? http://bit.ly/9D3bmC.. Updated : 2010-09-09T17:39:23Z | Reply | View Tweet |
|
erufu (Mihael) : @Lenore_Helena well, won't go into options of using antidepressants >.> ... Updated : 2010-09-09T17:34:51Z | Reply | View Tweet |
Related News from Digg
Leave a comment
| Trackback




















