Unique genetic activity discovered in people with both stroke and cancer
Not all strokes have a clear-cut cause like high blood pressure or smoking.
For those so-called cryptogenic strokes, new research suggests cancer might be the...
Less TV, more activity may give you more years free of heart disease and...
In a new study, researchers found people who watch less TV and are physically active live more years free of heart disease.
The research was...
Daytime napping in this way may lower your heart attack, stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower the risk of having a heart attack...
Two common dietary supplements may protect against heart disease, stroke
In a recent study from West Virginia University, scientists found that some common dietary supplements may help protect people from heart disease and stroke.
They...
Vegetarians and vegans have healthier heart, but higher stroke risk than meat eaters
In a new study, researchers found vegetarian (including vegan) and pescetarian diets may be linked to a lower risk of coronary heart disease than...
This drug could help reduce stroke, heart attacks in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found adding drug ticagrelor to aspirin could help cut strokes and heart attacks in people with diabetes.
They found taking...
Total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension on the rise
In a new study, researchers found total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure—known collectively as cardiometabolic diseases—have been increasing since...
Age may play big role in women’s worse quality of life post-stroke
After a stroke, women are known to have a worse health-related quality of life than men, both in the short term and long term.
Now...
Stroke survivors recover better with stepped-up rehab
Stroke survivors in rehabilitation may be able to step things up:
A new study says challenging, high-intensity training may help them regain mobility better than...
This inexpensive drug combo may lower risks for heart attack, stroke
In a new study, researchers found an inexpensive treatment that combines four drugs could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
The...