Statins show no additional benefit for depression treatment

Lipid-lowering medicines, known as statins, are prescribed in cases of high cholesterol levels, to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. The results of some small studies suggest that statins could also have an antidepressive effect. Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have now conducted an extensive study to investigate this claim. However, they could … Read more

Influencer dies after chugging 2 bottles of alcohol in 20 minutes; experts explain what went wrong | Health News

Thanakarn Kanthee, a Thai content creator, passed away a few months ago after accepting an alleged drinking challenge to down 2 bottles of whiskey for a significant amount of money. Known popularly as “Bank Leicester” among his fans, the social media influencer was offered 10,000 Thai baht (₹25,076) per bottle to drink 350ml bottles of … Read more

New Israeli study links poor hydration to increase heart failure risk

Most Israelis were aware enough of last week’s nearly 40 C temperatures and drank a lot of water. Nevertheless, many don’t consume enough liquid on ordinary days – even when it’s cold outside – and as a result could have a higher risk of heart failure and high blood pressure (hypertension). Water reduces sodium … Read more

Guideline-directed medical therapy boosts survival in the oldest heart attack patients

Researchers have found that prescribing guideline-directed medical treatment (GDMT), regardless of the number of medications, can improve survival rates in patients 90 years of age and older following their first heart attack, with the greatest benefit observed in patients who received all four recommended post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) therapies. These include beta-blockers, antiplatelets, lipid-lowering drugs, … Read more

Men more likely to die from a ‘broken heart’: Study shows this heart condition hits them harder | Health

When a relationship that you were attached to ends or a loved one dies, the emotional state feels so overwhelming that it often seems akin to your heart breaking as you try to cope with the sorrow. But turns out it’s not all mental or figurative, rooted in poetic expression. It extends to physical health, … Read more

Gut microbiome pattern predicts future heart attack risk in coronary heart disease patients

Scientists have identified a gut microbiota profile that can help forecast future cardiovascular events in patients with heart disease, paving the way for more personalized treatment and early interventions. Study: A microbiota pattern associated with cardiovascular events in secondary prevention: the CORDIOPREV study. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the European … Read more

Early combination treatment can prevent heart attacks and save lives

Patients who receive an add-on medication soon after a heart attack have a significantly better prognosis than those who receive it later, or not all. This is according to a new study from researchers at Lund University in Sweden and Imperial College London. The findings suggest that treating patients earlier with a combination of statins … Read more