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Stroke rates appear to be rising steadily in young adults
The rate of stroke among young people has apparently been rising steadily since 1995, according to a study published this week. Hospitalization rates for stroke increased for women between the ages of 18 and 44, and nearly doubled for men in that age range from 1995 through 2012. Using more-detailed data for 2003 through 2012, the researchers found that rates […]Related:California vaccination rate hits new high after tougher immunization lawRisk of a rare but deadly mouse-borne virus increases in the springThe federal panel that opposed prostate cancer screening just changed its mind
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Studies: Low-Dose Aspirin May Not Prevent Initial Heart Attack, Stroke
Taking a low-dose aspirin every day has long been known to cut the chances of another heart attack, stroke or other heart problem in people who already have had one, but the risks don’t outweigh the benefits for most other folks, major new research finds.
Although it’s been used for more than a century, aspirin’s value in many situations is still unclear. The latest studies are some of the largest and longest to test this pennies-a-day blood thinner in people who don’t yet have heart disease or a blood vessel-related problem.
One found that aspirin did not help prevent first strokes or heart attacks...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - August 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch aspirin Source Type: news
Certain Cancers Increase Stroke Risk, New Analysis Confirms Certain Cancers Increase Stroke Risk, New Analysis Confirms
A recent systematic review provides more definitive evidence of a cancer-stroke link.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
H. Pylori May Protect Against Stroke
A new study by NYU School of Medicine researchers reveals that an especially virulent strain of the gut bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) isn't implicated in the overall death rate of the U.S. population, and may even protect against stroke and some cancers. The findings, based a nationwide health survey of nearly 10,000 individuals over a period of some 12 years, were published online recently in the journal Gut. Those individuals carrying the most virulent strain of H...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
One out of 12 stroke survivors contemplates suicide
Federal survey revealed more stroke survivors think about suicide than survivors of heart attack, cancer and diabetes
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One in Every 12 Stroke Survivors Contemplates Suicide, Study Finds
Early study found higher rates than in people with heart attacks, diabetes, cancer
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Stroke, Suicide
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Video: Study: Antioxidants don't prevent stroke, dementia
For years doctors have said antioxidants can help prevent a number of illnesses, from cancer to heart disease. But new research shows they may not make much difference when it comes to stroke and dementia. Randall Pinkston reports.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Every minute counts with stroke treatment, study finds
Daily health headlines: Faster treatment improves stroke recovery, cancer patients with diabetes have lower survival rates, plus more top stories.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 14, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study Finds Link Between Cancer Diagnosis, Stroke Risk
Threat was highest first three months after diagnosis, researchers saySource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Seniors' Health, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - January 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Some Stroke Survivors May Face Heightened Cancer Risk, Study Shows
But cancer only affected about 2 percent of those in two-year follow-up periodSource: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
An aspirin a day helps prevent heart attack, stroke and colon cancer
A daily aspirin should be given to 50-year-olds at risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke in the next decade as long as they are not at risk of bleeding, the US Preventive Services Task Force said.
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Adults in their 50s should take aspirin daily for heart attack, stroke prevention
The USPSTF say adults aged 50-59 should take aspirin daily to prevent first stroke or heart attack, while taking the drug for at least 10 years may lower colorectal cancer risk.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
Stay Optimistic, Live Longer?
Increasing levels of optimism were tied to decreasing risks of death from cancer, heart disease, stroke and infections.
Source: NYT Health - December 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Optimism Heart Respiratory Diseases Stroke Infections Cancer Deaths (Fatalities) Source Type: news
Morning Rounds: Colon cancer deaths, stroke rates among women
Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss a surprising and concerning rise in colon cancer death rates among younger Americans, a new study that shows stroke rates are going down for men but not women and a new development in the on-going battle with antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - August 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Increased risk of heart attack, stroke soon after cancer diagnosis
Reuters Health - Patients with cancer have higher risks of heart attack and stroke from blood clots, especially in the first few months after diagnosis, compared with people who don't have cancer, researchers report.
Source: Reuters: Health - August 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
