Archives - Friday 22 August 2008
Cholesterol pill taken by thousands linked to increased risk of cancer
Published on Friday 22 August 2008 - 23:09 - http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/A pill that lowers cholesterol and is taken by thousands of Britons has been linked to an increased risk of cancer among patients taking Inegy, a pill combining two kinds of medication.
Cholesterol drug linked to cancer deaths
Published on Friday 22 August 2008 - 23:00 - http://www.abc.net.au/Australian health authorities say they will review new information raising possible safety concerns about a popular cholesterol-lowering medication.
Low LDL Cholesterol, but Not Statin Use, Associated With an Increased Risk of Cancer
Published on Friday 22 August 2008 - 23:00 - http://www.medscape.com/A study shows an inverse and significant association between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and cancer in statin-treated patients, even after adjustment for age and other variables....
Health: Vytorin Cancer Investigation
Published on Friday 22 August 2008 - 22:42 - http://cbs3.com/There's been conflicting information about the cholesterol lowering drug Vytorin, whether or not it causes cancer. That's prompted an investigation from the FDA.
Healthwatch For August 22, 2008
Published on Friday 22 August 2008 - 22:28 - http://www.wvnstv.com/Measles cases are at their highest since 1996, cholesterol lowering drugs appear to neither cause or prevent cancer, and some good and bad news in the fight against obesity.
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
Published on Friday 22 August 2008 - 21:30 - http://www.bestsyndication.com/Best Syndication News The Mediterranean diet is one of the best diet’s out there. This particular meal plan incorporates some the healthiest foods available. Fruit, vegetables, fish, healthy fats...
FDA looking into Vytorin and cancer risk, but interim analysis reassuring for patients to continue with medication
Published on Friday 22 August 2008 - 20:45 - http://www.theheart.org/At this point, the review, based on SEAS and an interim analysis of two large trials involving the ezetimibe and simvastatin combination, should not prompt patients to stop taking Vytorin or any...
Prostate cancer risk increased in obese men: study
Published on Friday 22 August 2008 - 20:17 - http://www.reuters.com/NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, especially long-term use, appears to raise the risk of prostate cancer among obese men, according to findings of a new study.
Possible Case: Cholesterol Drug Vytorin
Published on Friday 22 August 2008 - 19:51 - http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/FDA Investigating Possible Link With Cancer
FDA Looking Into Link Between Cholesterol Drug Vytorin, Cancer
Published on Friday 22 August 2008 - 19:30 - http://chattahbox.com/Washington (ChattahBox) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an investigation into a possible link between the cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin, and various types of cancer....
