Fri, 28 September 2007
We'll discuss news regarding many popular prescription and over-the-counter medications. If you take red yeast rice to lower your cholesterol and have been experiencing muscle soreness, there may be a very good reason why that\';s happening. What about heartburn? If you take Prilosec, Nexium, Zantac, Pepcid, or Tagamet, you may be at greater risk for heart attack or dementia. And if you take aspirin for your heart and ibuprofen for arthritis, Dr. Cooper will explain exactly when and how you should take those medications. Dr. Cooper answers listeners\' calls. Program Reference Notes: FDA warns doctors, consumers about red yeast supplements found to contain lovastatin - www.theheart.org/article/805737.do/ Acid inhibitors may raise dementia risk - www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-sci-acid4aug04,1,7784197.story?coll=la-headlines-nation&track=crosspromo\" Tonsil removal may cure ADHD behavior in kids -www.azstarnet.com/sn/health/194987/ Costly side effects of Nexium - www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20249591// FDA is reviewing heartburn drugs after studies find possible heart risk - www.nytimes.com/2007/08/10/health/10drug.html?ex=1187841600&en=3b754ab4e2cb3f1a&ei=5070\ Exercise caution when taking ibuprofen - www.heart-advisor.com/pub/10_8/features/481-1.html/ Aspirin - user's guide to who needs it and how much - http://read.health.harvard.edu/user/user.fas/s=784/fp=3/tp=76?T=open_summary,959506&P=summary |
Fri, 28 September 2007
Dr. John Ho, a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today to talk about heart health. In addition to discussing specific steps we can take to avoid heart disease, we’ll also explain what tests can be taken to detect heart disease, and what treatment options are available if heart disease is identified. We’ll also discuss a new study that indicates taking cholesterol-lowering medication might increase the risk of cancer. And why having a hostile personality takes a toll on your heart. Also, we explain how to calculate maximal heart rate. Dr. Ho answers listeners\' calls. Program Reference Notes: Hostility, anger linked to chronic inflammation - http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSCOL26680020070802?feedType=RSS Target heart rate - http://www.cooperaerobics.com/tips/TargetHeartRate.aspx Taking statins may increase cancer risk - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article2127605.ece Statins' cancer benefits challenged - http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20060103/statins-cancer-benefits-challenged NEJM Statins and the risk of colorectal cancer - https://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/352/21/2184 |
Fri, 28 September 2007
The flu season is upon us, so we’re discussing the availability of the flu vaccine this year. A new study indicates a common vitamin can significantly lower the risk of blood clots in women. Does heavy drinking raise the risk of stroke? We’ll discuss a study on this topic. And we’ll discuss how removal of ovaries may potentially increase the risk of dementia. Dr. Cooper answers listeners’ calls. Program Reference: Heavy drinking raises risk of stroke: study |