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First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 3 reports

Statins and antibiotics may be toxic

Doctors should avoid ordering certain antibiotics for older patients who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, such as Lipitor, Canadian researchers say.Statins, which are taken by many millions of people, don't mix well with the antibiotics clarithromycin ... [Published Health24 - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Statins, clarithromycin, Antibiotic, Erythromycin, Azithromycin

First reported Jun 10 2013 - Updated Jun 11 2013 - 1 reports

Study: Low Blood Pressure May Weaken Brains of Some Heart Patients

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) — People suffering from cardiovascular disease who have lower-than-normal blood pressure may face a higher risk of brain atrophy — the death of brain cells or connections between brain ... [Published Health.com - Jun 10 2013]

Entities: Atrophy, Patient, Hypertension

First reported Jun 04 2013 - Updated Jun 04 2013 - 1 reports

Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Muscle, Joint Problems: Study

Font SizeAAACholesterol Drugs Linked to Muscle, Joint ProblemsBut heart benefits of statins outweigh risks, expert saysWebMD News from HealthDayBy Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, June 3 (HealthDay News) -- People taking statin drugs to lower ... [Published WebMD - Jun 04 2013]

Entities: Statins, musculoskeletal, Cholesterol

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Study: Get fit in middle age to cut heart failure risk

People who are obese or out of shape in their 40s or 50s might think its too late to start getting fit, but new research finds that shaping up in middle age lowers the odds for heart failure later in life.Whats more, the reduction in risk is independent ... [Published Asbury Park Press - May 23 2013]

Entities: congestive heart failure, Gregg Fonarow, Fitness

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

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High heart rate tied to earlier death, even in fit

Faster heart rates in otherwise healthy men could be a harbinger of an earlier death, even among those who exercise, a new Danish study suggests.The finding provides more evidence of the potential danger lurking in the bodies of both men and women who ... [Published The News International - May 22 2013]

Entities: Gregg Fonarow, PULSING, Cardiology, UCLA

First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

Increase of Cholesterol During Winter Months

Cholesterol Levels May Vary By SeasonView the Cholesterol Levels Slideshow Pictures THURSDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) — Cholesterol levels increase with winter’s arrival and drop again as warmer weather returns, a new study by Brazilian ... [Published The Daily Heart Beat - May 11 2013]

Entities: Cholesterol, Gregg Fonarow, Campinas, Lipoprotein

First reported Apr 17 2013 - Updated Apr 17 2013 - 1 reports

Ultrasound Waves, Bone Marrow Cells Show Promise in Heart Failure Patients

Font SizeAAAExperimental Heart Failure Treatment Shows PromiseBut experts caution that larger studies of combined treatment are neededWebMD News from HealthDayBy Amy NortonHealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) -- People with chronic heart ... [Published WebMD - Apr 17 2013]

Entities: bone marrow, Ultrasound, congestive heart failure

First reported Apr 15 2013 - Updated Apr 15 2013 - 1 reports

Balding Can Increase Heart Attack Risk 32%-84%

Balding Men Could Face Higher Heart Risks, Study Finds WEDNESDAY, April 3 (HealthDay News) — New research out of Japan shows a potential link between male baldness and an increased risk for coronary heart disease. But it only affects men ... [Published The Daily Heart Beat - Apr 15 2013]

Entities: Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Christopher Cannon, Gregg Fonarow

First reported Apr 13 2013 - Updated Apr 13 2013 - 1 reports

Cholesterol Levels May Vary by Season

Cholesterol Levels May Vary By Season Brazilian study doesn’t necessarily mean that heart attack or stroke risk rises in winter By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) — Cholesterol levels increase with ... [Published The Daily Heart Beat - Apr 13 2013]

Entities: Cholesterol, Gregg Fonarow, Campinas, Lipoprotein, Heart Attack

First reported Apr 04 2013 - Updated Apr 05 2013 - 1 reports

Brisk Walking Equals Running for Heart Health: Study

Font SizeAAABrisk Walking May Equal Running for Heart HealthDistance rather than speed reaps the benefits, researchers sayWebMD News from HealthDayBy Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) -- Brisk walking is as good as running ... [Published WebMD - Apr 04 2013]

Entities: Paul Williams, Gregg Fonarow, Paul Thompson, Heart Disease, American Heart Association

First reported Mar 20 2013 - Updated Mar 20 2013 - 1 reports

Anxiety, Depression May Triple Risk of Death for Heart Patients: Study

Font SizeAAAAnxiety, Depression May Triple Heart Patients' Death RiskResearcher recommends stress-reducing measuresWebMD News from HealthDayBy Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- Anxiety and depression coupled with heart ... [Published WebMD - Mar 20 2013]

Entities: Anxiety, Heart Disease, Patient, Gregg Fonarow

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...3A4 can increase the drug level of statin medications," said Fonarow, a professor of cardiology at the University of California Los Angeles. "nevertheless, large-scale randomized clinical trials and clinical effectiveness studies have demonstrated [that] the benefits of statin therapy in reducing fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events outweigh the potential risks."

Statins and antibiotics may be toxic [Published Health24 - Jun 18 2013]

"this study provides further evidence that the proven cardiovascular benefits outweigh any potential risks, including musculoskeletal issues" said Fonarow, a professor of cardiology at the University of California Los Angeles

Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Muscle, Joint Problems: Study [Published WebMD - Jun 04 2013]

"These findings suggest similar benefit for similar energy expenditures with exercise regardless of intensity," Fonarow said. "however, for those who are capable of engaging in more vigorous exercise, this may be the more time-efficient strategy."

Brisk Walking Equals Running for Heart Health: Study [Published WebMD - Apr 04 2013]

"depression and anxiety have both been individually associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and in patients with cardiovascular disease [they are] associated with higher risk of recurrent cardiovascular events and death" Fonarow said

Anxiety, Depression May Triple Risk of Death for Heart Patients: Study [Published WebMD - Mar 20 2013]

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Statins and antibiotics may be toxic [Published Health24 - Jun 18 2013]
Study: Statins, Certain Antibiotics Don't Mix [Published NewsMax.com - Jun 17 2013]
Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off To... [Published Health.com - Jun 17 2013]
Study: Low Blood Pressure May Weaken Brains of ... [Published Health.com - Jun 10 2013]
Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Muscle, Joint Probl... [Published WebMD - Jun 04 2013]
‘Obesity paradox’ controversy shows need for nu... [Published MinnPost - May 28 2013]
Study: Get fit in middle age to cut heart failu... [Published Asbury Park Press - May 23 2013]
High heart rate tied to earlier death, even in fit [Published The News International - May 22 2013]
Increase of Cholesterol During Winter Months [Published The Daily Heart Beat - May 11 2013]
Ultrasound Waves, Bone Marrow Cells Show Promis... [Published WebMD - Apr 17 2013]
Balding Can Increase Heart Attack Risk 32%-84% [Published The Daily Heart Beat - Apr 15 2013]
Cholesterol Levels May Vary by Season [Published The Daily Heart Beat - Apr 13 2013]
Brisk Walking Equals Running for Heart Health: ... [Published WebMD - Apr 04 2013]
Anxiety, Depression May Triple Risk of Death fo... [Published WebMD - Mar 20 2013]

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Increase of Cholesterol During Winter Months [Published The Daily Heart Beat - May 11 2013] Cholesterol Levels May Vary By SeasonView the Cholesterol Levels Slideshow Pictures THURSDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) — Cholesterol levels increase with winter’s arrival and drop again as warmer weather returns, a new study by Brazilian ...
Balding Can Increase Heart Attack Risk 32%-84% [Published The Daily Heart Beat - Apr 15 2013] Balding Men Could Face Higher Heart Risks, Study Finds WEDNESDAY, April 3 (HealthDay News) — New research out of Japan shows a potential link between male baldness and an increased risk for coronary heart disease. But it only affects men ...
Cholesterol Levels May Vary by Season [Published The Daily Heart Beat - Apr 13 2013] Cholesterol Levels May Vary By Season Brazilian study doesn’t necessarily mean that heart attack or stroke risk rises in winter By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) — Cholesterol levels increase with ...