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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Doctors used to believe that HRT could help reduce the risk of heart disease and other health risks in addition to treating menopausal symptoms. The results of an important study, called the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), led doctors to revise their recommendations regarding HRT.
The WHI, started in 1991, enrolled 161,809 women between the ages of 50-79 in 40 different medical centers. Part of the study was intended to examine the health benefits and ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Cholesterol-Lowering Medications Cause Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health ExpertRaise your right hand if you are taking a cholesterol-lower medication like Crestor or Lipitor.... Read more »
Grapefruit juice and cholesterol medication
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...HDL. Drugs in the statin class include lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, fluvastatin,... Read more »
Clinical Data Shows Benefits of Vitamin E and Anti-inflammatories for Alzheimer’s
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health ExpertAn article from Reuters Health titled, "Vitamin E, anti-inflammatories show benefit in Alzheimer's... Read more »
New Study Explains Steady Rate of New Heart Attacks, But Lower Mortality Rate
By HeartHawk , Health ExpertOne would think that with all the advances in drugs, diet advice, nutritional supplement support,... Read more »
Heart Disease, Thyroid Disease, and Statins: New Links, New Solutions
By HeartHawk , Health ExpertIt should be no secret that heart disease is inextricably linked to thyroid disease, especially... Read more »
Health Guide
The Wal-Mart $4 Generic Drug Plan: Could it Work for You?
...now. For instance, if you now take Pravachol for cholesterol control, the generic version called pravastatin is probably available for the deeply discounted price. The most popular cholesterol... Read more »Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs
...therapy is more beneficial than standard statin therapy in patients with existing heart disease. The Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Trial (PROVE-IT) and the Reversal of... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...raise HDL levels, but not as much as other anti-cholesterol drugs.Statins include:Lovastatin (Mevacor)Pravastatin (Pravachol)Simvastatin (Zocor)Fluvastatin (Lescol)Atorvastatin... Read more »Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications
...Cholesterol.]Statins are among the most important of these drugs. Brands include lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor),... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications
...lower cholesterol, are proving to have many other health benefits. They include lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor),... Read more »Related News
Cholesterol Drugs May Protect Memory
August 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drugs commonly used to fight cholesterol may also ward off dementia and memory loss. A new study shows those who take statins... Read summary »
Free Samples Could Cost You
September 10, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The free samples you get from your doctor might be costing you more in the long run. Researchers who studied the use of free... Read summary »
Fizzless Soda Not Good for Rehydrating Kids
June 05, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers say flat soda is not a good remedy for kids who are dehydrated due to vomiting and diarrhea. Many doctors will... Read summary »
Saving Money on Meds
December 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Need to cut your prescription drug costs? You may want to visit a doctor who uses an electronic prescribing system. A new study... Read summary »
Study: Test for Off-Label Use
November 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A panel of government and health-industry experts has developed a list of 14 widely prescribed medications they say urgently... Read summary »
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