These two drugs may protect against heart attack, stroke
In a recent study, researchers found that taking a statin drug in combination with drug ezetimibe may benefit patients who have a history of...
Vegan diet may help reduce heart disease, stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found that following a vegan diet for five weeks may decrease risk factors for heart disease.
The research was conducted...
Heart disease and stroke more dangerous for people with cancer
In a new study, researchers found that more than one in ten cancer patients do not die from their cancer but from heart and...
Caner linked to doubled risk of stroke
In a new study, researchers found that people living with or beyond cancer are more likely to die from stroke than the general public.
In...
These people living with type 2 diabetes are saying ‘no thanks’ to a higher...
Today, on World Diabetes Day, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, two of the world’s leading health organizations in the areas...
Smoking and high blood pressure may increase risk of deadly brain bleeding
In a new study, researchers found that smoking and high blood pressure may increase the risk of suffering from subarachnoid hemorrhage, the most lethal...
Treatment to ward off stroke less effective in women
Women are at higher risk for stroke and have different stroke symptoms than men.
New research suggests another difference: less benefit from a surgery used...
Frequent marijuana use linked to strokes and heart rhythm problems
In two new studies, researchers found that frequent cannabis use was linked to an increased risk of stroke and people diagnosed with cannabis use...
More exercise after 60 may prevent heart attack, stroke
In a new study, researchers found people over the age of 60 should do more exercise not less in order to prevent heart disease...
Stroke death rate increasing for middle-aged Americans
In more than half of all counties across the country, a growing percentage of middle-aged Americans are dying of strokes, according to a new...