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Pollution particles damage blood vessels, may lead to heart disease

October 27, 2016

Pollution particles damage blood vessels, may lead to heart disease

Tiny pollution particles produced by vehicle engines and industry are known to worsen heart disease and raise the risk of stroke, but a new study suggests they might also be planting the seeds for cardiovascular disease early on.

Secondhand smoke linked to higher risk of stroke

October 24, 2016

Secondhand smoke linked to higher risk of stroke

The increased risk of stroke that comes with smoking may extend to nonsmokers who live in the same household and breathe in secondhand smoke, a U.S. study suggests.

US diabetics have worsening blood sugar control

October 17, 2016

US diabetics have worsening blood sugar control

The number of U.S. diabetics with healthy blood sugar levels has declined in recent years, a study suggests.

More evidence links high sodium intake to risk of death

October 13, 2016

More evidence links high sodium intake to risk of death

Keeping sodium intake low may prolong life according to a new study that set out to clarify the long-term risk of eating too much sodium and the benefits of cutting down.

Some blood pressure drugs tied to risk of mood disorder hospital stays

October 11, 2016

Some blood pressure drugs tied to risk of mood disorder hospital stays

Common blood pressure medications may increase the risk for severe mood disorder episodes, a new study suggests.

Outpatient strategies for some acute conditions effective and cheaper

October 4, 2016

Outpatient strategies for some acute conditions effective and cheaper

Many acute medical conditions can be treated without admitting patients to the hospital, with no increased risk and, in some cases, higher patient satisfaction, according to a new review.

WHO: Excessive air pollution affects 92 percent of people

September 27, 2016

WHO: Excessive air pollution affects 92 percent of people

More than nine out of 10 people worldwide live in areas with excessive air pollution, contributing to problems like strokes, heart disease and lung cancer, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

Patients' time at home after a stroke varies by hospital

September 26, 2016

Patients' time at home after a stroke varies by hospital

Stroke survivors may spend more time at home - as opposed to a nursing home or a hospital - if they were treated at a place that handles a lot of stroke patients or that's located in a rural area, a U.S. study suggests.

Early menopause tied to heart risk and early death

September 15, 2016

Early menopause tied to heart risk and early death

Women who enter menopause before age 45 are more likely to have cardiovascular problems and to die younger than women who enter menopause later in life, according to a new analysis.

Depression risk spikes right after a stroke

September 12, 2016

Depression risk spikes right after a stroke

During the first three months after a stroke, survivors are about eight times more likely to experience depression than their peers who didn't experience a stroke, a large Danish study suggests.