Combining blood pressure and cholesterol drugs could prevent stroke better
In a recent study, researchers found that combining medication that lowers blood pressure with medication that lowers cholesterol could reduce first-time strokes by 44%.
Seventy-five...
Sudden weather change may cause strokes
In a new study, researchers suggest that weather patterns that cause dramatic changes in barometric pressure may increase the incidence of a type of...
Living near oil and gas wells is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease,...
In a new study, researchers found a possible connection between the intensity of oil and gas exploration in an area and early indicators of...
Frequent sauna use linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke
In a new study, researchers found that regular sauna use is linked to a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in men...
This drug could reduce the risk of second heart attack or stroke
In a new study, researchers found that the cholesterol-lowering drug alirocumab reduced the chance of having additional heart problems or stroke.
The clinical trial involved...
Marijuana use linked to higher risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure
In a recent study reported by American College of Cardiology, researchers find that marijuana use is linked to higher risk of heart failure and...
Scientists find better way to predict heart disease, stroke
In a recent study, a team of researchers has developed a new online tool to more accurately predict who among those ages 40-65 is...
Common infections more harmful than obesity to your heart health
In a recent study, researchers found that common infections may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and, in the longer term, death.
A British...
Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke are more common than we thought
In a new study, researchers estimated that 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will likely be diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's disease,...
Depression and anxiety may increase risk of heart attack and stroke
In a recent study, researchers find that people ages 45 or older who experience depression and anxiety may have a higher risk of cardiovascular...