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Prevention & Risk Reduction: Blood pressure meds & kidney damage | A new metformin recall
Thursday, January 27, 2022
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How taking blood pressure medication can lead to kidney damage

The study's authors noted that patients should keep taking their medications as normal. However, they see a definite need for more research in this area.

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Kidney image. About 80% of chronic kidney disease patients actually die from cardiovascular complications. Although the link between these diseases is well established, the actual biological mechanism involved has not been fully understood. But researchers at Temple University recently uncovered a key piece to this connection, where chronic kidney disease and high-fat diets combine to trigger blood vessel inflammation. Their findings are published online in Redox Biology.[1]
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How taking blood pressure medication can lead to kidney damage

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Kidney image. About 80% of chronic kidney disease patients actually die from cardiovascular complications. Although the link between these diseases is well established, the actual biological mechanism involved has not been fully understood. But researchers at Temple University recently uncovered a key piece to this connection, where chronic kidney disease and high-fat diets combine to trigger blood vessel inflammation. Their findings are published online in Redox Biology.[1]
The study's authors noted that patients should keep taking their medications as normal. However, they see a definite need for more research in this area.
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FDA announces a new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination

The FDA first announced the detection of high levels of NDMA, a contaminant associated with cancer, in extended-release metformin products back in May 2020. 

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FDA announces a new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination

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The FDA first announced the detection of high levels of NDMA, a contaminant associated with cancer, in extended-release metformin products back in May 2020. 
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The 10 best diets for your heart: Mediterranean, Ornish diets tie for the top spot

A total of 40 different diets were included in the evaluation.

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The 10 best diets for your heart: Mediterranean, Ornish diets tie for the top spot

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A total of 40 different diets were included in the evaluation.
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Vitamin D supplements fail to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer or death

The study compared two different doses of vitamin D with a placebo. 

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Vitamin D supplements fail to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer or death

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The study compared two different doses of vitamin D with a placebo. 
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Watching too much TV linked to greater risk of cardiovascular issues

In case there was any doubt, streaming an entire season of a TV show in one sitting may not be good for your health.

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Watching too much TV linked to greater risk of cardiovascular issues

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In case there was any doubt, streaming an entire season of a TV show in one sitting may not be good for your health.
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High levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be bad for men

This trend, however, did not carry over to women with high HDL-C levels. 

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High levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be bad for men

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This trend, however, did not carry over to women with high HDL-C levels. 
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Want to live longer and have a healthier heart? Add more olive oil to your diet

Swapping out just 10 grams per day of margarine, butter, mayonnaise or dairy fat for olive oil can make a big difference.

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Want to live longer and have a healthier heart? Add more olive oil to your diet

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Swapping out just 10 grams per day of margarine, butter, mayonnaise or dairy fat for olive oil can make a big difference.
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'Psychoactive and harmful': World Heart Federation says alcohol is never good for the heart

While many studies have found a potential benefit in moderate alcohol consumption, the WHF said these claims are "misinformed" at best. 

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'Psychoactive and harmful': World Heart Federation says alcohol is never good for the heart

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While many studies have found a potential benefit in moderate alcohol consumption, the WHF said these claims are "misinformed" at best. 
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Adults with type 2 diabetes are not taking care of their hearts

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explored this issue in great detail.

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Adults with type 2 diabetes are not taking care of their hearts

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A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explored this issue in great detail.
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