Your weight history could predict your risk of heart disease and stroke
In a new study, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that simply asking older adult patients about their weight history at ages 20 and 40...
4 toxic metals in environment linked to heart disease and stroke
In a recent study, researchers found that the exposure to lead, copper, cadmium, and arsenic is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease...
Loss of muscle and weight linked to disability after stroke
Loss of muscle and body weight is associated with disability after stroke, reports a study presented today at Heart & Stroke 2019.
Body wasting in...
These commonly prescribed drugs may raise stroke risk by 60%
In a recent study, researchers found that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked to a higher risk of stroke.
The...
Exposure to these 4 toxic metals linked to stroke and heart disease
In a recent study, researchers found that the exposure to lead, copper, cadmium, and arsenic is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease...
You could do these 4 things to prevent stroke
It is known that heart attack is caused by the condition when oxygen-rich blood to a part of the heart is blocked.
If the same...
New blood pressure guideline may help save 3 million from heart attacks and strokes
In a recent study, researchers predict that achieving and maintaining the 2017 guideline blood pressure goals could prevent more than 3 million cardiovascular disease...
Scientists discover better way to predict stroke, heart disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.
About 610,000 people die of...
Common allergy, heart disease drugs may raise stroke risk
In a recent study, researchers found that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked to higher stroke risk.
The study was...
Giving birth linked to 14% higher risk of heart disease and stroke
In a new study, researchers found that giving birth is associated with a 14% higher risk of heart disease and stroke compared to having...