Tag Archives: Medications

Common hypertension medications may reduce colorectal cancer risk

Research Highlights: People who take angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-i) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) for conditions such as high blood pressure were less likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer after having a normal colonoscopy. This is the first study to show potential benefits on colorectal cancer development from these commonly prescribed hypertension… Read More »

Strong blood pressure medications

Avoiding stressful situations and using a well, you can reduce the dose to half a tablet each day. Diuretics help the kidneys eliminate excess salt and water from the body’s tissues and blood. Blood pressure monitors Easy, whilst younger patients of other ethnic groups should be started on ACE, current UK guidelines suggest starting patients… Read More »

Couple opens new pharmacy to help people afford medications – WSAZ-TV

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A couple working on their doctorates at the University of Charleston decided to open a pharmacy in downtown Charleston. Their unique business model has one goal in mind — to make sure everyone has access to the medicines they need. Velox Pharmacy Solutions, which opened two weeks ago in Charleston, offers… Read More »

Fact or Fiction: What to Know About Smoking Cessation and Medications

[embedded content] Español  Subscribe: FDA Consumer Health Information Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, resulting in more than 480,000 deaths annually. Almost 70 percent of current smokers report wanting to quit smoking, but quitting can be hard and often takes multiple attempts. A variety of FDA-approved medications are… Read More »