Combining blood pressure and cholesterol drugs may reduce stroke risk
In a recent study, researchers show that combining drugs that lowers blood pressure with medication that lowers cholesterol could reduce first-time strokes by 44%.
Stroke...
Common drugs with this feature may raise stroke risk by 60%
Recently, researchers found that many common drugs prescribed for heart disease, allergies, and Parkinson’s are linked to higher stroke risk.
They found that people who...
Women with low cholesterol may have high risk of bleeding stroke
In a new study, researchers found when the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is too low in the body, the risk of bleeding...
New drug combo could help reduce heart attacks and strokes effectively
In a recent study, researchers found that a treatment strongly reduced heart attacks and strokes in patients who continue to have high triglyceride levels...
How marriage can protect you from heart disease and stroke
In a recent study, researchers find that marriage may protect against the development of heart disease/stroke as well as influencing who is more likely...
New blood pressure guidelines may protect millions from strokes and heart attacks
In a recent study, researchers found that the 2017 blood pressure guidelines may help prevent more than 3 million heart attacks and strokes over...
Stroke is highly preventable, says study
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries.
The two major types of stroke include the ischaemic stroke...
New video game training may help stroke patients move arms again
In a new study, researchers have developed a new video game-led training.
This training helped people who survived a severe stroke regain their arm functions.
The...
New guidance for preventing heart disease and stroke
In a newly published guidance, researchers give recommendations about how to prevent stroke and heart attack effectively.
The recommendations include eating a heart-healthy diet, taking...
Stroke is highly preventable, research shows
In a recent study from McMaster University, researchers found 10 risk factors that can be modified are responsible for nine of 10 strokes worldwide.
Stroke...