* Italian fencer replaced after failing drugs test Aug 2, 2008
The 22-year-old athlete controlled positive for the banned diuretic furosemide at the European Championships in Kiev last month. Baldini will miss the Games and be replaced in the Italian fencing squad by Andrea Cassara. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Gold favourite Baldini fails dope test Aug 2, 2008
The 22-year-old controlled positive for furosemide, a banned diuretic at the European Championships in Kiev last month. Andrea Baldini. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Patriots' Cheerleaders Train Beijing Squad Aug 2, 2008
And bad news for the Italian Olympic team -- fencer has been suspended from the games, because he tested positive for a banned diuretic. Baldini was considered 's best bet to win a gold medal. (WNBC.com, NY)
Moms: How to stop feeling so tired Jul 18, 2008
And since caffeine is a diuretic, it might make you get up in the night to use the bathroom. Caffeine can stay in your system for four to six hours, so try to stick to one cup of coffee or Diet Coke a day (OK, OK: no more than two), and drink it before late afternoon. (CNN -- Health)
What's In Energy Drinks? Jul 15, 2008
Some drinkers use the products to boost exercise stamina, but dietitians caution that energy drinks' caffeine acts as a diuretic and can cause dehydration, and high levels of consumption can cause heart palpitations. Mixing It Up. (KSBW 8, CA)
Good drugs left behind in profit push Jul 13, 2008
The study cites the independent organisation, Therapeutic Guidelines (Australia), which recommends the group of thiazide diuretic drugs, which includes chlorthalidone, stating they "should be considered first line for the majority of uncomplicated patients". That recommendation was supported by a big study in the United States which found that chlorthalidone was slightly superior to all other drugs and in particular was more effective at delaying strokes than other blood pressure drugs. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Vice president's health history over the years Jul 13, 2008
He is placed on a diuretic and released. July 1, 2006: His annual physical shows the pacemaker is working properly and his overall heart condition. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Doping at Games means lifetime ban for Chinese violators Jul 13, 2008
Chinese men's top backstroke swimmer Ouyang Kunpeng and wrestler Luo Meng received the most severe punishments of life-time bans after the two national team athletes were respectively tested positive for anabolic steroid clenbuterol and furosemide, a diuretic. Ouyang's coach Feng Shangbao and Luo's coach Zhang Hua were also suspended for life. (Xinhuanet, China)
Treating Blood Pressure May Help Prevent Dementia Jul 8, 2008
That study found patients whose high blood pressure was treated with a diuretic, with or without a second blood pressure drug called an ACE inhibitor, had a reduced risk of death from stroke and death from any cause. Several studies have found a link between high blood pressure and dementia, which is marked by a loss of memory and other cognitive abilities, including the ability to speak, identify objects or think abstractly. (Newsmax)
Study: Watermelon Has Viagra Effect Jul 5, 2008
Watermelon is a diuretic and was a homeopathic treatment for kidney patients before dialysis became widespread. Another issue is the amount of sugar that much watermelon would spill into the bloodstream a jolt that could cause cramping, Perkins-Veazie said. (Time.com)
Drug cheats and other swines Jul 4, 2008
And wrestler Luo Meng tested positive for a diuretic five days after backstroker Ouyang Kunpeng was thrown out of competitive swimming for life for abusing the steroid clenbuterol ... Luo's case seems pretty clear-cut: diuretics have a long and sordid history in sport doping, commonly used to mask the ... In 2003, Australian cricketer Shane Warne famously was busted for taking a diuretic and banned from all forms of cricket for a year. (Asia Times Online)
Your Health: Experts recommend daily doses of vitamin D at 1,000 to 2,000 units Jul 2, 2008
One day I read in your column about a man who was taking a diuretic and began having cramps in his legs at night ... Since I was taking a diuretic at the time, I thought I would give it a try ... Diuretics frequently deplete the body of potassium, and that might be why low-sodium V8 helps some people. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Natural Diuretics Jul 2, 2008
Some of the most critical health concerns including hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart conditions related to it, are treated with diuretics ... Diuretics are also taken to help reduce water retention and bloating, prevent and treat glaucoma, and assist with weight loss ... Skip the medicine aisle and peruse the produce section: asparagus, artichokes, celery, cranberries, cucumbers, melons, parsley, watercress, and watermelon are all known for their diuretic properties. (Suite101.com)
China cracks down on drug cheats Jul 2, 2008
In the most recent case, a wrestling player was found using diuretic, which brought life-time bans to him and his coach. Chinese men's top backstroker Ouyang Kunpeng, the most famous among the eight violators, namely two from diving, two from athletics, two from swimming, one from weightlifting and one from wrestling, also received a life-time ban after tested positive forclenbuterol, an anabolic steroid, and his coach Feng Shangbao was banned for life too. (Xinhuanet, China)
Food pairings: Working for or against you? Jul 1, 2008
Overloading the body with stimulants like caffeine, which is found in many energy drinks, and alcohol, which is a depressant and a diuretic, puts tremendous stress on the central nervous system and heart. So put at least a few hours between your caffeine and alcohol consumption. (CNN -- Health)
Oats, hay, and water Jun 28, 2008
At present, most states permit the anti-bleeding diuretic furosemide, commonly known as Lasix, and some allow the painkiller phenylbutazone, or bute. At the June 19 hearing, Jess Jackson, the owner of 2007 horse of the year, Curlin, was admirably forceful in demanding a policy of "zero tolerance.". (Boston Globe)
Hypertension Treatment Effective In Reversing Vascular Damage, Study Suggests Jun 23, 2008
23, 2002) A major clinical trial of blood pressure medications has concluded that an inexpensive diuretic (water pill) is more effective in treating high blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular disease. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Herbs For Bad Breath Jun 20, 2008
Its odor-killing prowess may be taken away by caffeine as it is a diuretic. Anise seeds boiled in water for a few minutes are an easy home remedy, which you can gargle or drink. (Suite101.com)
Independent drugstore finds prescription for survival in compounding customized medications Jun 19, 2008
For Buckwheat, Maida concocted a special treat: tiny cakes of enalapril maleate, for hypertension, and furosemide, a diuretic, bound with xanthan gum and flavored like chicken. The cat is wild about it, and the results have been astounding. (Boston Globe)
Control your waistline Jun 19, 2008
Caffeine is a diuretic, meaning it makes the body shed water. Water-processed' decaffeinated coffee is free from chemicals and much tastier. (iAfrica.com)
Greenspace: Take a new look at the familiar dandelion Jun 17, 2008
Strong dandelion tea has also long been used as a diuretic, but does not deplete the potassium in the body like most do. So, before you get out the broadleaf herbicide to spray your yard this summer, think twice. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Goodbye to high BP and obesity Jun 15, 2008
The 'polypack' contains a combination of five drugs in eight different formulations (three blood pressure lowering agents, an antiplatelet drug, a beta blocker, an ACE inhibitor, a diuretic and a statin) for treating cardio-vascular conditions such as reducing blood pressure and lowering cholesterol levels. Simply put, the polypack includes blood pressure lowering combinations, aspirin (blood thinner) and a statin, which is a cholesterol lowering agent. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Those Embarrassing Body Problems Jun 10, 2008
"These act as a diuretic and can increase urine output - and when the bladder is strained, leaks are more likely to occur," says Daguilh, medical director of the Montefiore Williamsbridge Family Practice Center in New York City ... This also goes for coffee and tea, which can act as diuretics. (CBS News)
Gatlin can't defend 100-meter crown Jun 7, 2008
In 24 years of CAS's existence, only one athlete has successfully challenged CAS in Swiss court, when Argentinian tennis player Guillermo Canas appealed a ruling about his use of a diuretic. The court ordered CAS to revisit the appeal, but the arbitrators came to the same conclusion and Canas' 15-month doping ban was maintained. (MSNBC -- Sports)
New guidelines for treating resistant hypertension Jun 7, 2008
Calhoun and colleagues emphasize in the statement that effective use of diuretics is essential for treatment of resistant hypertension. Calhoun said they recommend that a long-acting diuretic be part of the treatment regimen of all patients with resistant hypertension in order reduce fluid retention and thereby blood pressure. (EurekAlert!)
Go Green... With Veggies That Is! Jun 4, 2008
Along with containing plenty of folate, asparagus is high in potassium and has a diuretic effect. Flavonoids and folate are just two of the important nutritional qualities you find in green vegetables. (Suite101.com)
Is Grandma drugged up? Jun 3, 2008
"Or if I have swollen ankles, is it possible to cut down on salt rather than take a diuretic?". Here's another useful question you can ask your doctor, suggests Agostini: "What's the evidence this drug will help, and if I take it, can I get rid of another medication I'm taking instead of piling on one medication after another?". (CNN -- Health)
Review: Caught Out! By Wendy Lewis Jun 2, 2008
Wendell Sailor s use of cocaine, Shane Warne s use of diuretic tablets and Wayne Carey s sexual indiscretions drew attention from their sporting prowess to their character flaws. These and other stories broaden the Australian scandals out to include everyday people caught up in public debate and thrust into the limelight. (Suite101.com)
Heart failure guidance 'ignored' May 29, 2008
Having made their diagnosis, just over a third of UK GPs opted for a treatment using ACE inhibitors, with well over half appearing to choose diuretic drugs alone, a practice described as "unsafe" by the study authors ... However, Dr Terry McCormack, a Yorkshire GP and chairman of the UK Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, said that European guidelines did not exactly match those in the UK, and there were reasonable arguments for using diuretics as a first step while awaiting test results. (BBC News -- Health)
Chelsea Handler, dishing celebrity dirt with a sort of panache May 28, 2008
Like Sandra Bernhard 20 years ago, Chelsea Handler is the diuretic to Hollywood's chronic case of bloat. Nightly on "Chelsea Lately," Handler goes over the details of recent celebrity headlines armed with her sharp sense of the absurd. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Candied caffeine May 27, 2008
It causes a diuretic effect on the body, meaning it may stimulate us to urinate, which can contribute to dehydration. Pregnant women are cautioned against consuming more than 200 milligrams per day, since caffeine may interfere with the baby's growth and development. (Syracuse.com)
McCain in 'excellent health,' doctors say May 25, 2008
He said McCain takes the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide to prevent the formation of kidney stones. He takes the diuretic in a 25 mg dose, which is also the standard for treating high blood pressure. (CNN)
Hypertension Treatment With Diuretics Recommended In New Guide May 24, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 23, 2008) A study based at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston provides added justification that a thiazide-type diuretic is the best first-choice drug for hypertensive patients ... The findings of the JNC are based on information stemming from a landmark investigation at the UT School of Public Health, which in 2002 established that diuretics were "as good or better" than three other classes of medications for high blood pressure ... "We found that further... (Science Daily)
Report: McCain appears cancer-free, healthy May 24, 2008
But Cannon notes that this drug is also a diuretic and is commonly used as a first-choice treatment for blood pressure. If McCain needs the diuretic for his blood pressure, that would increase his heart risk even more, Cannon says. (USA Today)
World hammer record holder Lysenko banned for two years May 21, 2008
World athletics' ruling body also announced that Spanish middle-distance runner Ricardo Carrion Fernandez had tested positive for the banned diuretic finasteride. The violation related to a sample collected out-of-competition on October 9, 2006, and Fernandez, who had already been banned between 2004-6, received a two-year ban and can only return to competition on September 23, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Warne comeback a 'fairytale': CA May 20, 2008
it was very, very silly" diuretic-taking vain Warne in a favourable light against footy players? (0) J C Denton: 20 May 2008 10:59:07am YEAH WARNIE!! true aussie icon! (0) Philip T: 20 May 2008 11:05:47am I am all for it. The King was written to return, and what a better stage to return than the Ashes in England. Warnie is as fit as he has ever been, and could slot right back in with no question.Ponting of course has to stick up for McGill. However, the moment McGill fails in the first test, we... (ABC Online)
Tinctures and oils: Garden-variety medicines May 18, 2008
-- Cleavers (Galium aparine): Called the Velcro plant because its leaves can stick to clothing, it is a diuretic, detoxifier and poison antidote. Should be dried before putting in alcohol. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Time for racing torethink rules? May 11, 2008
The fact that a diuretic Lasix can work as a masking agent is universally accepted. Have our horsemen become averse to hay, oats, water. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Heart failure, aneurysm ruled out for dead filly May 9, 2008
"Porter noted that Eight Belles is by a large sire, the 17-hand Unbridled's Song, and said that the 3-year-old filly was not on anything other than Lasix, also known by the trade name Salix, a diuretic that is commonly and legally used on the racetrack to reduce blood pressure in the lungs during exercise."As far as I'm concerned, I'll be glad if they test her for anything," Porter said. "I see the bills, and I know Larry Jones, and I know he's not using anything that would be detrimental to the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Suicide Risk Substantial with Anorexia May 8, 2008
These subtypes involve single or combined behaviors such as vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse, and binge eating. Besides the known association between depression and suicide risk, Bulik's group found suicide attempts were linked with additional factors such as panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse or dependence, dramatic or erratic behavior, impulse-control disturbances, and self-harm or stealing behaviors. (MEDLINEplus)
Hypertension in the Very Elderly May 2, 2008
Methods We randomly assigned 3845 patients from Europe, China, Australasia, and Tunisia who were 80 years of age or older and had a sustained systolic blood pressure of 160 mm Hg or more to receive either the diuretic indapamide (sustained release, 1. 5 mg) or matching placebo. (New England Journal of Medicine)
How Much Do Racehorses Pee? May 2, 2008
The popular notion of incontinent racehorses seems to have roots in the late 1970s, when trainers began the widespread use of diuretics like Lasix (furosemide) ... You're not supposed to use it strictly as a diuretic. (Slate)
The uphill battle to fight hypertension Apr 23, 2008
Jeff's treatment "evolved" until he was taking a daily three-pill cocktail - Diovan HCT, a combination of a diuretic and angiotensin II receptor blocker; Norvasc, a calcium channel blocker; and Toprol XL, a beta blocker. He also works out on a treadmill several times a week, runs up and down stairs at home and at work all day, and eats a mostly heart-healthy diet, including five to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, whole grain breads, nonfat milk and no added salt. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
The First Saturday in May (2007) Apr 18, 2008
Barbaro was apparently on a legal diuretic when he was raced at the Preakness. There is no evidence that drugs played a role in his injury. (New York Times)
Use of Hypertension Drugs Leads to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men Apr 18, 2008
Powerful diuretics, commonly prescribed drugs for heart failure and hypertension, can also steal calcium from the bones and cause significant bone loss in men taking them, study finds ... The researchers collected data on medication use and found that 84 men were continuous users of loop diuretics, 181 were intermittent users and 3,004 were non-users ... Compared with rates of hip bone loss among non-users of diuretics, adjusted rates of loss were about twofold greater among intermittent loop... (eFluxMedia)
Diuretics Associated With Bone Loss In Older Men Apr 17, 2008
17, 2008) Older men who take loop diuretics, commonly prescribed drugs for heart failure and hypertension, appear to have increased rates of hip bone loss than men who are not taking this medication, according to a new report ... "Loop diuretics are one of the most commonly prescribed medications among older adults," the authors write as background information in the article ... In observational studies, use of loop diuretics has been associated with an increased risk of hip and other fractures.... (Science Daily)
Loop Diuretics Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men Apr 16, 2008
Medical News: Loop Diuretics Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men - in Endocrinology, Osteoporosis from MedPage Today. CME/CE TRACKER. (MedPage Today)
Water Pills Can Cause Bone Loss in Older Men Apr 16, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The use of potent water pills called "loop diuretics," which include drugs such as furosemide and torsemide, by men over the age of 65 may cause thinning of the bones, investigators report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. "Loop diuretics are commonly prescribed to older adults, but data on the effect of loop diuretics on (bone thickness) are scarce and conflicting," lead author Dr. Lionel S. Lim told Reuters Health ... "It is a plausible hypothesis, given that... (MEDLINEplus)
Diuretics Reduce Bone Density Apr 16, 2008
Powerful diuretics used to control blood pressure can also steal calcium from the bones and cause significant bone loss in men who take them, researchers reported on Monday ... One of the most common brand names is Lasix, and these so-called loop diuretics are also sold under the generic name furosemide ... Diuretics work to lower blood pressure by removing water from the blood via the kidneys. (Newsmax)
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Apr 13, 2008
While caffeine is a mild diuretic it has not been shown to contribute to dehydration. Also, if you're a habitual caffeine consumer, your body adjusts and is able to hold the water from caffeinated drinks. (SunOnline)
When Going High Brings You Down Apr 13, 2008
It's also a diuretic, and if you're dutifully drinking your four quarts or more of water each day, be prepared for multiple trips to the bathroom during the night. But believe me: These side effects are nothing compared to the symptoms of altitude sickness. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The betel leaf: Its health properties and cultural significance Apr 10, 2008
The betel leaf is credited with diuretic properties and is claimed to be an ever-so-powerful antibiotic. It kick-starts the nervous system and aids respiratory disorders. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Building strong bones throughout your life Apr 8, 2008
Alcohol is a diuretic, too, flushing out bone-building minerals through the kidneys before they're absorbed. Drinking increases your risk of breast cancer, as well; the odds go up 10 percent for women who have between one and two drinks per day, compared with those who have less than one, and by 30 percent if you have more than three drinks a day. (CNN -- Health)
New guidelines issued for treating resistant hypertension Apr 8, 2008
Diuretics are often underused in people with resistant hypertension, and some patients may benefit from adding mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) to their treatment regimens, according to the statement ... Diuretics: Reports from hypertension specialty clinics indicate that treatment resistance is often in part related to lack of or underuse of diuretics ... Thus, a triple drug regimen of an ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker, calcium channel blocker and a thiazide diuretic... (EurekAlert!)
Magnesium rich foods Apr 7, 2008
Magnesium may be lost from the body if you take some types of diuretic drugs to lower blood pressure or take birth control pills or estrogen. Foods that provide over 100 milligrams of magnesium per serving include. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Curiosity Quenched About 88 Water Recommendation Apr 5, 2008
Caffeine is a diuretic ... Coffee and tea are also diuretics, as well as malt beverages (beers, wine coolers, and fashion drinks such as Smirnoff and Bacardi 6 packs). (MedHeadlines)
Drinking eight glasses of water a day is healthy, right? Wrong. Apr 3, 2008
Tea and coffee and weak alcoholic drinks such as beer can contribute to the daily total, in moderation, despite being mildly diuretic (stimulating the production of urine). Less well known are the dangers of drinking too much water, which can be dangerous, resulting in water intoxication, hyponatraemia (low salt levels) and even death. (Independent)
Significant Reductions In Mortality Shown Using Blood Pressure-lowering Treatment In Very Elderly Apr 2, 2008
Patients were given either a placebo or the diuretic indapamide slow release (SR) 1. 5mg, with the addition of the ACE inhibitor perindopril in tablet form once a day. (Science Daily)
Two-drug Blood Pressure Therapy Dramatically Lowers Cardiovascular Risk Apr 2, 2008
The other pill combined benazepril and hydrochloro-thiazide, a type of diuretic or "water pill." The 20 percent reduction in cardiovascular events was observed with the ACE/CCB combination tablet. Currently, national guidelines for the treatment of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) call for patients who need medication to start out on a single pill, usually a diuretic, and to add other drugs only as needed to bring pressure down ... The ACCOMPLISH data suggest these combination... (Science Daily)
Blood Pressure Drugs Used In New Ways Apr 2, 2008
He led a study testing a single daily pill combining a diuretic and the ACE inhibitor benazepril versus a daily pill containing benazepril and a calcium channel blocker, amlodipine ... His study assigned 3,845 older people in Europe, China and several other countries to take the diuretic indapamide or dummy pills plus the ACE inhibitor perindopril as needed to reach a goal of 150/80 from an average starting pressure of 173/91 ... The study was stopped last July after monitors saw that those on... (Click2Houston, TX)
Elderly Can Benefit from High Blood Pressure Treatment Apr 2, 2008
In the Hypertension in the Very Elderly Trial, an international team of researchers assigned 3,845 people 80 and older with high blood pressure to be treated with either a diuretic to lower their blood pressure or to receive a placebo. After two years of therapy, the systolic blood pressure among patients taking the diuretic was 15 mmHg lower than patients receiving a placebo ... In addition, there was a 23 percent drop in the rate of death from cardiovascular disease, and a 64 percent reduction... (MEDLINEplus)
Drugs 'cut fatal strokes by 40pc' Apr 1, 2008
Although some of the individual findings were of borderline statistical significance, the researchers found it was necessary to treat only 40 elderly people with relatively cheap diuretic drugs to prevent one death during a two-year period ... They were randomly assigned to receive either the diuretic drug indapamide or a dummy pill ... Those given the diuretic were also given a stronger antihypertensive drug, perindopril, as required to achieve the target blood pressure of 150/80. (The Australian)
Cheap combo pills can aid heart Apr 1, 2008
He led a study testing a single daily pill combining a diuretic and the ACE inhibitor benazepril versus a daily pill containing benazepril and a calcium channel blocker, amlodipine ... His study assigned 3,845 older people in Europe, China and several other countries to take the diuretic or dummy pills plus the ACE inhibitor perindopril as needed to reach a goal of 150/80 from an average starting pressure of 173/91 ... The study was stopped last July after monitors saw that those on the diuretic... (MSNBC -- Race)
Hypertension: Never too old to benefit from treatment Apr 1, 2008
Half were given a standard diuretic, or water pill, along with the blood pressure reducer perindopril, if needed. The other half were given a placebo. (USA Today)
Blood-pressure drugs work at any age, studies say Apr 1, 2008
He led a study testing a single daily pill combining a diuretic and the ACE inhibitor benazepril vs. a daily pill containing benazepril and a calcium channel blocker, amlodipine. ACE inhibitors dilate blood vessels to lower pressure. (AZCentral -- News)
