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Stroke September 26, 2016

Patients' time at home after a stroke varies by hospital

Stroke survivors may spend more time at home - as opposed to a nursing home or a hospital - if they were treated at a place that handles a lot of stroke patients or that's located in a rural area, a U.S. study suggests.

Stroke September 15, 2016

Early menopause tied to heart risk and early death

Women who enter menopause before age 45 are more likely to have cardiovascular problems and to die younger than women who enter menopause later in life, according to a new analysis.

Stroke September 12, 2016

Depression risk spikes right after a stroke

During the first three months after a stroke, survivors are about eight times more likely to experience depression than their peers who didn't experience a stroke, a large Danish study suggests.

Stroke 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.

Stroke 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.

RESPIRATORY HEALTH 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.

Stroke 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.

Stroke 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.

Stroke 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.

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.

HEART HEALTH 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.