Common painkillers can increase the risk of heart attacks in those who are also taking medications for high blood pressure, according to a new study from the University of Florida. The name-brand painkillers that contribute to heart disease in these patients are Aleve, Advil, Motrin, and Celebrex. This study appears in the Journal of the [...]
Researchers from the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions found a link between frequent use of energy drinks and binge drinking, alcohol-related social problems, and prescription drug abuse among professional and amateur musicians.
Now more than ten years on the market, Viagra has become one of the leading prescription medications for male sexual dysfunction, with hundreds of thousands of men relying on it for erectile problems. However, the drug is becoming more available through illegal Internet sites and boutique shops on a global scale, leading some to believe [...]
It comes as no surprise that an intoxicated surgeon would make major mistakes. A recent study, however, investigated how long the effects of alcohol continue to affect the performance of surgeons after consuming alcohol to intoxication. Researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland tested whether doctors who drank heavily the day before [...]
According to a new study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, medical professionals who prescribe higher doses of opiate painkillers such as OxyContin may be putting their patients at higher risk of overdose. The study did note, however that for those already taking opiod painkillers, adding an extra [...]
