Posts tagged heart attack

• Use of Z-packs Linked to Double the Risk of Death from Heart Attack

  David Mittleman | May 18, 2012 8:33 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Antibiotics can seem so harmless when it comes to side effects, but more research shows that we should be more careful about how much and what kinds we're putting in our bodies. Last year I...

• Women Dies From Coca-Cola Overdose

  David Mittleman | April 21, 2012 9:17 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A woman in New Zealand died in February 2010 from a heart attack at the age of 30. But her family says it wasn't just a bad heart to blame for her poor health and subsequent death--the woman...

• Doctors Could Predict Heart Attack in Advance With Blood Test

  David Mittleman | March 22, 2012 9:24 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A heart attack is a very scary and potentially life-threatening event. While doctors can quickly tell that someone is having a heart attack while it is occuring, they can't know in advance...

• Six Health Symptoms Men Shouldn't Ignore

  David Mittleman | December 06, 2011 10:00 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  For the most part, guys hate to admit when they aren't feeling well and need help. It goes against our perceptions of manhood and the ability to be independent and take care of ourselves....

• The Truths About Synthetic Marijuana

  David Mittleman | November 24, 2011 10:00 AM | 2 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Recent reports revealed that the U.S. Navy is discharging 26 sailors over their use of synthetic marijuana. The sailors apparently used Spice--or an alternative to marijuana that mimics the...

• Don't Let the Dangers of the Gym Prevent You From Accomplishing Your New Year's Resolution

  David Mittleman | January 05, 2011 2:25 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Toxic Substances
  

  This is the time of the year when everyone starts a New Year's resolution, and sticks to it--at least for a while. Many people make resolutions to lose weight or exercise more, and that usually...

• Risk of Heart Attack Increases During the Holiday Season

  David Mittleman | December 22, 2010 5:12 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The presents are wrapped, the holiday meal is prepared, and the snow is on the ground…so, of course, we expect that everything else will go perfectly. In fact, while we’re on holiday...

• Heart Attack Misdiagnosis: An All Too Frequent Medical Error

  Mark Bello | December 03, 2010 4:41 PM | 1 CommentFarmington Hills, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  The medical community is constantly in discussions about how to improve the quality of medical care; diagnostic errors seem to be one important, yet overlooked area of concern. Diagnostic error...

• FDA plans to limit access to Avandia

  David Mittleman | October 09, 2010 12:49 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  In a few months, the 600,000 Americans currently taking the diabetes medication Avandia will have to sign an informed consent statement indicating that they are aware Avandia may increase the risk...

• Influenza Shot May Protect You From More Than Just the Flu

  David Mittleman | September 21, 2010 4:54 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Getting a flu shot this year might protect you against more than the just the flu. In fact, according to recent reports, getting a flu shot may also fight against heart attacks. British...