Two blood pressure drugs can effectively prevent heart attack, heart failure, stroke
A major study spanning 17 years and involving over 730,000 people has provided new insights into the safety of two widely used blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
Researchers at Columbia...
Long-term use of this painkiller may raise heart disease and stroke risk
A recent study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that long-term use of paracetamol could increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in...
Warning signs of mini-strokes you shouldn’t ignore
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), happens when blood flow to the brain is briefly blocked. Though the symptoms are temporary, a mini-stroke...
Stopping blood thinners can increases stroke and heart attack risk
A new study from the University of Bath has found that for older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF), stopping blood thinners significantly raises the...
This painkiller may raise heart disease and stroke risk
A new study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that taking paracetamol regularly for long periods may increase the risk of heart disease and...
New stroke drug could speed recovery, study finds
A newly approved clot-busting drug for treating strokes may work just as well as the long-used standard medication—and it could offer key advantages for...
Understanding common causes of mini-strokes
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), happens when the blood flow to the brain is briefly blocked. Although the symptoms are...
This vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox), may pose serious health risks beyond just a rash.
A recent...
Smoking linked to higher risk of stroke in these people
A new study has found that smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is linked to a higher risk of cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS) in young adults....
Chronic stress may increase stroke risk, study finds
People who live with long-term stress may have a higher risk of stroke, according to a new study published in Neurology. The research focused on...