Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm
New research shows that hurricane-related flooding does not just cause short-term damage; it can raise cardiovascular risks for…
Should you be taking daily aspirin for your heart?
It was once thought that taking daily aspirin was an effective way to prevent cardiovascular disease. But a…
Scientists reverse stroke damage with stem cell therapy
image: ©peterschreiber.media | iStock Scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in stroke recovery, using stem cell therapy to…
Frequent soccer heading linked to alterations within the folds of the brain
In amateur soccer players, more frequent heading, or using the head to control or pass the ball, is…
Daylight saving time does not increase heart attack risk, study shows
Researchers report that springing forward or falling back does not lead to spikes in heart attacks, easing concerns…
Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions
A large US-UK analysis shows that eating more plant-forward meals and fewer animal-source foods is associated with a…
Hysterectomy, oophorectomy linked to raised stroke risk
Hysterectomy, oophorectomy linked to raised stroke risk | Image Credit: © Chinnapong – © Chinnapong – stock.adobe.com. The…
No clear benefit from surgical left atrial appendage occlusion in non-AF patients after valve surgery
No benefit in terms of prevention of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack and cardiovascular mortality after 1 year…
Forget Aspirin: This Drug May Be Better For Heart Disease
A commonly prescribed drug could be more effective than aspirin for long-term heart disease prevention. Analysis of nearly…
Ivabradine fails to prevent myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery in large clinical trial
Ivabradine did not reduce the occurrence of myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS), according to late-breaking research presented…
Healthy gut bacteria capsules show long-term benefits for obese teenagers
Can a capsule of healthy gut bugs change the future of obesity treatment? New findings from the University…
Can the gut microbiome adapt to protect the brain after stroke?
A new study reveals that stroke may do more than damage the brain. Instead, strokes could rewire the…