Longer reproductive lifespan and hormonal history may influence brain vascular health
A longer reproductive lifespan and a history of using birth control pills or menopausal hormone therapy were associated…
Does vitamin B12 really help prevent heart disease?
Share on PinterestThere is not sufficient evidence to suggest that vitamin B12 supplementation helps prevent heart disease, a…
Low vitamin B12 is linked to heart disease. Supplements tell a different story
Low vitamin B12 levels have been linked to cardiovascular disease, prompting researchers to examine how deficiency affects blood…
Dublin dad-of-three’s life saved by colleague who recognised signs of stroke
Kieran spent 10 days in hospital following the stroke, and he undertook an intensive programme of occupational and…
TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish Times
Pick of the weekDr Marie Cassidy Investigates Ireland’s Last Witch TrialThursday, RTÉ One, 10.15pm Among a heap of…
Study reveals how different plant saponins alleviate ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke accounts for approximately 85% of all strokes and remains a major cause of death and long-term…
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation offers lasting heart health benefits
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation reduces hospital admissions by a third and heart attack risk by more than a quarter,…
Genetic discovery offers clues for repairing damaged neural connections
A new discovery by neuroscientists at Brown University’s Carney Institute for Brain Science challenges long-held beliefs in neurobiology…
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…
Hormone therapy during menopause transition associated with lower heart disease risk
A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Pittsburgh provides pivotal insights into one of…
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…
Potent antiplatelet therapy increases bleeding risk after heart attack in AF patients
Potent antiplatelet therapy increased bleeding without signs of benefit regarding cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation after…