What happens when prescribers ignore FDA drug warnings? Patients are harmed or die. We share stories about montelukast and amiodarone.
A Danish study found that people who eat chocolate are less likely to have atrial fibrillation. Does chocolate really help prevent Afib?
The FDA has a designation for drug reactions it considers especially worrisome: BOXED WARNING. Do prescribers warn patients? Not always!
How risky is fish oil or purified EPA in Vascepa when it comes to heart rhythm changes called atrial fibrillation? New research is worrisome.
AFib affects millions of people. What is the best way to treat atrial fibrillation? Are younger people developing AFib at an alarming rate?
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.
Atrial fibrillation is surprisingly common. Popular drugs can pose a risk for atrial fibrillation. Low vitamin D levels may also be a factor.
A young man with an irregular heart rhythm reversed it with magnesium taurate supplements. What a relief he felt!
What causes sudden cardiac death? What can be done to prevent it? Our guest, Dr. Zian Tseng, is an expert on this mysterious disorder.
Symptoms of long COVID include fatigue, brain fog and shortness of breath. New research suggests long COVID triggers heart problems and AFib!
How do you afford crucial medicines like Eliquis when the price can top $600 a month? How can people find a legitimate Canadian pharmacy.
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.
High-intensity interval training helps people with Afib as much as moderate exercise for a much longer time.
Scientists tested dark roast and light roast coffee as well as decaf to see what components of coffee may prevent amyloid plaques.
Studies demonstrate that lowering systolic blood pressure under 130 mm mercury can reduce cardiovascular complications.
Some evidence suggests that there could be benefits in taking CoQ10 for atrial fibrillation. Be sure to check with your doctor about possible interactions.
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.
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?
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.
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?
Doctors used to rely upon warfarin (Coumadin) to prevent blood clots. Newer anticoagulants are taking over. Learn about Eliquis and Xarelto side effects.
Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs could harm your heart. They increase the risk for the abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation.
Millions pop vitamin I (ibuprofen) every day without a second thought. But ibuprofen side effects can be very serious. All NSAIDs pose significant risks.
Research in mice shows that digoxin, a drug derived from foxglove, lowers cholesterol and eases inflammation to reduce plaque in arteries.
A do-it-yourself ECG achieved through a mobile phone device and app can detect a-fib and facilitate treatment.
Praxbind is now available as a way to reverse the anticoagulant action of dabigatran (Pradaxa) in a bleeding emergency.
An experiment found that people taking fish oil were not protected against episodes of the heart rhythm abnormality called atrial fibrillation.
An NSAID pain killer such as celecoxib, diclofenac or ibuprofen could put you at risk for heart failure, stroke or a heart attack.
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
NSAIDs like ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen and diclofenac increase the risk for atrial fibrillation.