September 6, 2016 Ignoring a minor stroke ups risk for more strokes soon after People who have a minor stroke - or even a mini-stroke - are at serious risk for further strokes in the next few days, but many people delay going to the hospital because they do not recognize the symptoms, UK researchers warn.
August 30, 2016 Gum disease linked to heart disease A report from The Netherlands adds to the evidence tying chronic gum disease to heart disease and stroke.
August 26, 2016 Adults with longer-lived parents may have healthier old age Adults with longer-lived parents have a lower-than-average risk for problems with the body's circulatory system in middle-age, British researchers have found It's already well known that having long-lived parents is associated with a lower risk for clogged arteries in the heart, and longer survival.
August 24, 2016 Why it's bad to skip prescribed drugs after a heart attack Many patients who have clogged arteries or survive a heart attack don't consistently take medications prescribed to prevent life-threatening complications, a study confirms.
August 18, 2016 Most fatal type of stroke declining along with smoking rates The type of brain bleeding that causes the most lethal kind of stroke has declined substantially since 1998, possibly as a result of falling smoking rates, according to researchers in Finland.
August 18, 2016 Anemia tied to worse survival odds after stroke Some older adults with anemia may fare worse after a stroke, a study suggests, although the reason and the right treatment are still unclear.
August 18, 2016 Calcium supplements tied to higher dementia risk for some women Some older women who take calcium supplements commonly recommended to ward off age-related bone damage may face an increased risk of developing dementia, a small study suggests.
August 16, 2016 Heart groups suggests people get up every now and then People should get about 30 minutes of exercise each day to counteract the potentially harmful effects of being inactive for too long, according to a new statement from a leading U.S. heart group.
August 10, 2016 Researchers identify amount of exercise needed to lower risk of 5 diseases Doctors often tout how exercise can help ward off disease, but previous research hasn’t concluded just how much physical activity is needed to reap those benefits.
August 10, 2016 Smoking raises brain-lining hemorrhage risk more for women Smokers, especially female smokers, have a higher risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage - bleeding inside the lining of the brain - compared with nonsmokers, according to a new study.
