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Cancer Now Leading Killer in 12 European Nations
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2016 -- Cancer has overtaken heart disease and stroke as the leading cause of death in 12 European countries, a new study reports.
However, cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) is still the leading cause of death...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Even Poorer Nations Not Immune to High Blood Pressure
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 -- For the first time ever, high blood pressure rates are higher in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries, researchers say.
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 8, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Which Diabetes Drug Is Best?
TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 -- No single drug to treat type 2 diabetes stands out from the pack when it comes to reducing the risks of heart disease, stroke or premature death, a new research review finds.
The analysis of hundreds of clinical trials...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Progress Against Heart Deaths Starting to Wane, Report Warns
WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2016 -- America's war on heart disease and stroke may have suffered a setback.
A new study warns that the rate of decline in deaths from heart disease and stroke has stalled.
"It is likely that the dual epidemics of obesity and...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 29, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Diabetes Drug Victoza May Help the Heart: Study
TUESDAY, June 14, 2016 -- The blood sugar-lowering drug Victoza (liraglutide) cuts the risk of heart attack and stroke in type 2 diabetes patients, a new study finds.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among people with type 2 diabetes, the...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 14, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Women With Migraine May Face Higher Threat of Heart Disease, Stroke
TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 -- Women who suffer from migraine headaches may have a slightly increased risk of heart disease or stroke, a new study suggests.
"Migraine should be considered a marker for increased risk of cardiovascular disease, at least in...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 31, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Lonely, Isolated People May Be Prone to Heart Disease, Stroke
TUESDAY, April 19, 2016 -- Lonely and isolated people may face a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers report.
Social isolation raised that risk by about 30 percent, exerting the same level of influence on heart health as risk...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Obesity in Teens Seems to Raise Risk for Illness, Death in Middle Age
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2016 -- Overweight teenagers may face an increased risk of dying from heart disease or stroke by the time they reach middle age, a large new study suggests.
The study of more than 2 million Israelis found that those who were...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Do-It-Yourself Blood Pressure Checks May Help Spot Heart, Stroke Risk
MONDAY, March 28, 2016 -- Keeping track of your blood pressure at home may provide a better indicator of your risk for heart disease and stroke than waiting to have it taken by your doctor, Japanese researchers report.
The study found the risk for...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Skipping Meds Greatly Ups Heart Patients' Risk of Stroke: Study
MONDAY, March 28, 2016 -- People at risk for heart disease are much more likely to die from a stroke if they don't take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and blood pressure medications as prescribed, a new study reports.
Folks with high blood...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Lower Fruit, Vegetable Prices Might Save Lives
TUESDAY, March 1, 2016 -- Cutting the cost of fruits and vegetables, while bumping up prices on junk food, could prevent thousands of deaths from heart disease and stroke each year in the United States, two new studies suggest.
Researchers say that...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 1, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Certain Jobs Hazardous to Your Heart Health, Study Finds
TUESDAY, March 1, 2016 -- Your day-to-day job could influence your risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study reports.
Middle-aged employees working in sales, office or food service jobs appear to have more risk factors that can harm heart...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 1, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
