More young adults having strokes now than 30 years ago
More young adults having strokes now than 30 years ago Strokes are often thought of as a condition…
Insomnia linked to increased risk of stroke and hospital admissions
Insomnia is not only associated with poor sleep and reduced daytime functioning, but may also be an indicator…
A survey of 371,000 adults links heart disease to eating whole fruit less often
A survey of more than 370,000 US adults compares whole fruit and juice habits across cardiovascular diagnoses, with…
Semaglutide cuts major heart events, but researchers still cannot fully explain why
A detailed analysis of the SELECT trial examined how much of the reduction in major heart events could…
Transient ischemic attacks linked to increased long-term dementia risk
Having a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a…
Common Blood Thinners Cut Major Risks by 69% in Atrial Fibrillation Trial
A randomized trial suggests that direct oral anticoagulants may offer meaningful protection for people with atrial fibrillation whose…
Immigrants face longer ICU stays after stroke in Canada
Among people who have a stroke in Canada, immigrants were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at…
Tim Curry’s cause of death revealed
Tim Curry’s cause of death was released following his passing at the age of 80 on Aug. 25.…
Study reveals why many patients fail to recover after stroke
A clot forms. Blood flow to the brain is blocked. Starved of oxygen, neurons begin to die. This…
CAC-based statin initiation shows no difference in major cardiovascular events
There was no difference in major cardiovascular events when statin initiation was based on coronary artery calcium compared…
Trial shows antiplatelet therapy needs personalization after stent implantation
Antiplatelet monotherapy reduced bleeding but dual therapy provided greater cardiovascular event protection in patients at high ischemic risk…
A 30-year study found a surprising link between alcohol, survival and heart attack risk
Three decades of follow-up suggest that alcohol and beverage type may relate differently to longevity and heart attack…