Do Pain Medications Carry Different Heart Risks?
Prior studies have suggested that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be linked with higher cardiovascular risks, but few have assessed potential different cardiovascular risk between NSAID classes or…
Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Found Effective for Treating Urinary Incontinence
Long-term results from a BJU International study indicate that tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) may be a highly effective and safe option for certain patients with urinary incontinence.
Antidepressants are more effective than placebo at treating acute depression in adults, concludes study
Meta-analysis of 522 trials includes the largest amount of unpublished data to date, and finds that antidepressants are more effective than placebo for short-term treatment of acute depression…
High blood pressure limits protection to vital organs and tissues in low-oxygen conditions
New research published in The Journal of Physiology sheds light on the effects of high blood pressure by considering the way the body responds to a lack of…
Volunteering, caring for grandchildren and paid work are good for the health of the older people. A study shows that active ageing accounts for 30% of health inequalities in over-65s.
Paid work, volunteering, caring for grandchildren and other activities are good for the health of the elderly. In fact, when older people are more active they perceive themselves…