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Study: Statins reduce stroke risk for cancer patients who received radiation
Cancer patients who took statins to lower cholesterol after radiation treatment for the chest, head or neck saw their stroke risk fall by 32 percent
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Widely used anti-nausea drugs raise risk for ischemic stroke, study finds
A class of commonly used drugs designed to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by migraine, cancer treatment or surgery has been linked with an increased risk for ischemic stroke, a study published by the BMJ found.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Most vitamins, minerals won't prevent heart disease, stroke or cancer, panel warns
In a move that could upend the multi-billion-dollar U.S. vitamin industry, an authoritative panel of experts said most vitamins, minerals and multivitamin supplements won't prevent heart disease, stroke or cancer.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Women in developed countries living longer
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The leading causes of death of women age 50 and older worldwide are heart disease, stroke and cancer, officials at the World Health Organization in Geneva say.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - September 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Panel recommends daily aspirin to prevent heart attack, colorectal cancer
Stephen FellerROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 15 (UPI) -- A government task force suggests people between age 50 and 69 take aspirin every day to help prevent heart attack, stroke and colorectal cancer.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - September 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Exercise can cut cardiovascular risk for breast cancer survivors
More exercise is a good idea for most people, but it's especially important for breast cancer survivors, who have an increased risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack, a new study says.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news