A heart attack occurs when an artery carrying blood and oxygen to the heart becomes obstructed. Short, repeated bouts of restricted circulation using a blood…
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A pooled data analysis of the available evidence finds that dietary salt substitutes lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from all causes…
According to new research, napping on a regular basis is associated with higher risks for high blood pressure and stroke. American Heart Association study shows…
The study found that a non-fatal stroke was 14% more likely to occur in women with a history of infertility than in those without such a history.…
Researchers found that doing lighter-intensity daily activities such as household chores can significantly reduce the risk of stroke. Vacuuming, mopping, walking a pet or playing…
A study led by the Murdoch Children Research Institute (MCRI) found that multiple infections in infancy could put adults at a higher risk of heart…
Stroke can have many causes. An atherothrombotic stroke is caused by a clot that forms from plaques that build up within blood vessels in the…
Women who breastfed at some time in their lives were less likely to develop heart disease or stroke, compared to women who did not breastfeed,…
Among adults with a certain type of bleeding stroke, those who used marijuana within the last 3-30 days were more than twice as likely to…
Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative lowers the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure or prior stroke, according to late-breaking research presented…
Results publish in The LancetFounded in 1823 by Thomas Wakley, The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal. It is one of the world’s…
Peanut consumption was linked with a lower risk of ischemic stroke and cardiovascular disease in a Japanese population study. Peanut consumption was not, however, linked…
Up to three cups of coffee per day is associated with a lower risk of stroke and fatal heart disease, according to research presented at…
New results challenge the current model of how the brain can reorganize in the aftermath of stroke damage. A study from UCLA neurologists challenges the…
Findings independent of age, sex, general health and lifestyle. Widespread pain is linked to a heightened risk of all types of dementia, including Alzheimer’sAlzheimer’s disease…
COVID-19 Vaccination Record. Credit: Copyright American Heart Association 2021 Statement from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association: COVID-19 vaccine benefits still outweigh risks, despite possible…
A blood clot in the brain. Credit: Copyright American Heart Association Research Highlights: Adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were more than three times as likely…
Mechanisms of myocardial ischaemia, including the microvessels. Credit: European Heart Journal For the first time, a prospective, international study has shown that chest pain caused…
Three cases of ischaemic stroke reported in young adults following administration of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. Clots in the arteries (arterial thrombosis) are the most common…
Blocked blood vessels in the brains of stroke patients prevent oxygen-rich blood from getting to cells, causing severe damage. Plants and some microbes produce oxygen…