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Daily polypill cuts heart attack/ stroke risk by more than 20%
Might substantially cut cardiovascular disease rates if adopted widely, especially in low and middle income countries, suggest researchers Related items fromOnMedica Vitamin D supplements do not confer cardiovascular protection The new GP contract: transforming primary care, transforming CVD prevention Most supplements offer no real benefit, some might increase risks GPs defend practice on prescribing statins Should we recognise obesity as a disease?
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 22, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Over-75s stopping statins face increased heart attack risk
Stopping statins raises heart attack risk by almost half for over 75s, researchers find Related items fromOnMedica Glucosamine supplements may reduce stroke risk Vitamin D supplements do not confer cardiovascular protection Gestational diabetes raises long-term CVD risk Coronary heart disease remains UK ’s biggest killer Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 30, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Calcium and vitamin D supplements not associated with lower risk of fractures
Evidence does not support the routine use of supplements in older people living in the community Related items fromOnMedica Vitamin D reduces respiratory infections but may increase falls for older adults Heart attack/stroke risks may outweigh benefits of calcium supplement Dietary calcium not linked to fracture risk Neither vitamin D nor exercise affect overall fall rates among older women A new focus on falls prevention
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 2, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news