People who take antidepressants have been warned to take extra precautions due to the extreme temperatures across the UK.SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are prescribed medications used ...

SGLT2 inhibitors reduced heart failure events and cardiovascular death in patients with heart failure, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. These ...

Natural food sources of tryptophan include nuts. Similar to grains, some nuts contain melatonin. Nuts are also thought to be ...

A recent study finds that much of the cardiovascular disease seen in severely overweight people is driven by more than diabetes and high blood pressure.

Serotonin plays a crucial role in regulating a broad range of physi-ological and psychological functions, and an imbalance in serotonin levels can trigger the pathogenesis of various diseases. Thus, ...

Objectives Although both physical inactivity and poor sleep are deleteriously associated with mortality, the joint effects of these two behaviours remain unknown. This study aimed to investigate the ...

Statin drugs are often prescribed to safely lower the risk of heart attacks, stroke and hardening of the arteries. What exactly are these drugs and how do they work?

Molly — also known as MDMA or ecstasy — is a synthetic psychoactive drug that floods the brain with serotonin, dopamine and ...

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness – especially for people taking certain prescription drugs.

Some everyday meds may quietly harm your heart. A cardiologist reveals 5 common drugs that could pose hidden risks to your cardiovascular health.

People with hypertension and established cardiovascular disease are at particularly high risk, so reducing blood pressure to below standard targets may be beneficial. This strategy could reduce ...

Two specific types of antidepressants – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs ... This can cause low blood pressure and reduced heart function. The body then tries to compensate by narrowing ...