September 9, 2016 Statins' benefits understated and harms exaggerated, scientists warn - The benefits of statins - cholesterol-busting drugs that can dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes - have been underestimated and their harms exaggerated, scientists said on Thursday in a major review of research.
September 8, 2016 Irregular heartbeat may be tied to more than just stroke risk Atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that's already linked to an increased risk of stroke, may also be tied to higher risk of heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease and sudden death, according to a new research review.
September 7, 2016 Study suggests link between air pollution, Alzheimer's Air pollution has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, autism, and raised blood pressure.
September 7, 2016 Reliability of at-home wrist blood pressure monitoring questioned People with high blood pressure who monitor it regularly at home may be getting incorrect readings with devices that take measurements on the wrist, a new study suggests.
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.
