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Should Prescribers Discuss FDA’s Drug Warnings?

What happens when prescribers ignore FDA drug warnings? Patients are harmed or die. We share stories about montelukast and amiodarone.

Joe Graedon - November 7, 2024

Patients Walk a Dangerous Tightrope on Blood Thinners

Joe Graedon - October 7, 2024

What Can You Do If Ibuprofen Triggers Atrial Fibrillation?

Joe Graedon - September 18, 2024

Is Your Medicine Triggering Scary Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)?

Joe Graedon - August 29, 2024

How Are Home Tests and Devices Revolutionizing Healthcare?

Joe Graedon - August 26, 2024

Insider Blows Whistle on Mail Order Med Deliveries

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Terry Graedon - June 26, 2024

Does Chocolate Really Help Your Heart?

A Danish study found that people who eat chocolate are less likely to have atrial fibrillation. Does chocolate really help prevent Afib?

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Joe Graedon - June 19, 2024

Does Your Medicine Have a Boxed Warning? Why You Must Know!

The FDA has a designation for drug reactions it considers especially worrisome: BOXED WARNING. Do prescribers warn patients? Not always!

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Joe Graedon - May 23, 2024

Is Fish Oil Linked to Heart Rhythm Changes?

How risky is fish oil or purified EPA in Vascepa when it comes to heart rhythm changes called atrial fibrillation? New research is worrisome.

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Joe Graedon - May 2, 2024

What’s the Best Way to Treat Atrial Fibrillation?

AFib affects millions of people. What is the best way to treat atrial fibrillation? Are younger people developing AFib at an alarming rate?

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Joe Graedon - January 14, 2024

Can You Save Money by Importing Drugs from Canada?

The FDA says it will now allow Florida to import drugs from Canada. Is it now legal for the rest of us? Learn about the latest FDA flip flop.

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Joe Graedon - January 1, 2024

Is Low Vitamin D a Risk for Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is surprisingly common. Popular drugs can pose a risk for atrial fibrillation. Low vitamin D levels may also be a factor.

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Terry Graedon - December 24, 2023

Magnesium Supplement for Irregular Heart Rhythm

A young man with an irregular heart rhythm reversed it with magnesium taurate supplements. What a relief he felt!

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Terry Graedon - November 30, 2023

Show 1365: Revealing the Secrets of Sudden Cardiac Death

What causes sudden cardiac death? What can be done to prevent it? Our guest, Dr. Zian Tseng, is an expert on this mysterious disorder.

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Joe Graedon - November 30, 2023

Long COVID Triggers Heart Problems Like AFib That Last

Symptoms of long COVID include fatigue, brain fog and shortness of breath. New research suggests long COVID triggers heart problems and AFib!

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Joe Graedon - October 23, 2023

How Can You Find a Legitimate Canadian Pharmacy?

How do you afford crucial medicines like Eliquis when the price can top $600 a month? How can people find a legitimate Canadian pharmacy.

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Terry Graedon - October 1, 2023

Can You Stay in the Sweet Spot for Your Warfarin Dose?

It can be difficult to get the warfarin dose just right all the time. Even people who managed it most of the time sometimes had a dangerous deviation.

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Terry Graedon - November 3, 2022

High-Intensity Interval Training Improves Quality of Life for People with Afib

High-intensity interval training helps people with Afib as much as moderate exercise for a much longer time.

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Terry Graedon - December 1, 2021

What Is It About Coffee That Protects Your Brain?

Scientists tested dark roast and light roast coffee as well as decaf to see what components of coffee may prevent amyloid plaques.

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Terry Graedon - September 2, 2021

Getting Systolic Blood Pressure Under 130 Makes a Difference

Studies demonstrate that lowering systolic blood pressure under 130 mm mercury can reduce cardiovascular complications.

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Terry Graedon - December 2, 2019

Should You Take CoQ10 for Atrial Fibrillation?

Some evidence suggests that there could be benefits in taking CoQ10 for atrial fibrillation. Be sure to check with your doctor about possible interactions.

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Joe Graedon - June 24, 2019

Is the FDA’s Definition of Safe a Lie?

Words matter! That's why we are outraged at the FDA's definition of "safe." The agency claims that all drugs it approves are safe, but some harm people.

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Joe Graedon - September 5, 2018

The Dangers of Diclofenac and Other NSAID Pain Relievers

A Danish study reviews the dangers of diclofenac and finds that it can harm the heart and digestive tract. Are topical NSAIDs like Voltaren Gel any safer?

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Terry Graedon - April 23, 2018

No Study Support for Fish Oil Soothing Dry Eyes

Although fish oil has a reputation for soothing dry eyes, a recent randomized controlled trial found that placebo capsules of olive oil worked just as well.

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Terry Graedon - April 19, 2018

Will Nuts Protect You from Afib?

People who munch a serving of nuts at least three times a week are less likely to develop atrial fibrillation. Could nuts protect you from Afib?

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Joe Graedon - October 23, 2017

Some Eliquis and Xarelto Side Effects NOT in the Prescribing Info

Doctors used to rely upon warfarin (Coumadin) to prevent blood clots. Newer anticoagulants are taking over. Learn about Eliquis and Xarelto side effects.

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Terry Graedon - February 13, 2017

Could Your Pain Reliever Harm Your Heart?

Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs could harm your heart. They increase the risk for the abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation.

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Joe Graedon - January 16, 2017

Do Ibuprofen Side Effects Include Scary High Blood Pressure

Millions pop vitamin I (ibuprofen) every day without a second thought. But ibuprofen side effects can be very serious. All NSAIDs pose significant risks.

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Terry Graedon - February 18, 2016

Could Digoxin Protect Your Heart Two Ways?

Research in mice shows that digoxin, a drug derived from foxglove, lowers cholesterol and eases inflammation to reduce plaque in arteries.

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Terry Graedon - January 11, 2016

Could a Do-It-Yourself ECG Save Your Life?

A do-it-yourself ECG achieved through a mobile phone device and app can detect a-fib and facilitate treatment.

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Terry Graedon - December 7, 2015

Is There an Antidote to Pradaxa?

Praxbind is now available as a way to reverse the anticoagulant action of dabigatran (Pradaxa) in a bleeding emergency.

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Terry Graedon - October 1, 2014

Fish Oil Fizzled Against Atrial Fib

An experiment found that people taking fish oil were not protected against episodes of the heart rhythm abnormality called atrial fibrillation.

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Terry Graedon - June 26, 2014

BPA Substitute May Throw Heart Rhythm Out of Sync

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Terry Graedon - April 10, 2014

Are Popular Pain Relievers Really Killing People? NSAIDs and Atrial Fib!

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Terry Graedon - December 5, 2013

New Study Fails to Clarify Which Blood Thinner Is Best

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Joe Graedon - May 30, 2013

Could Your Pain Killer Be Killing You?

An NSAID pain killer such as celecoxib, diclofenac or ibuprofen could put you at risk for heart failure, stroke or a heart attack.

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Joe Graedon - January 3, 2013

Fish Oil Flop for Fibrillation

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Terry Graedon - August 29, 2011

Painkiller Warning Presents Dilemma

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. Other drugs also have side effects. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause

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Terry Graedon - November 18, 2010

Fish Oil Can’t Fight Atrial Fib

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Terry Graedon - September 16, 2010

Arthritis Drugs Raise Risk of Heart Rhythm Disturbance

NSAIDs like ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen and diclofenac increase the risk for atrial fibrillation.

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Terry Graedon - January 28, 2010

Procedure Trumps Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation

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Joe Graedon - May 27, 2009

Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease