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Social Isolation and Loneliness Linked to Heart Disease
Social isolation and loneliness are associated with a greater risk of heart disease and stroke among postmenopausal women, a new suggests.
Source: WebMD Health - February 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Betty White ’s Cause of Death Was a Stroke
Actress Betty White died from a stroke she had six days before her Dec. 31 death at her home in Los Angeles, the Associated Press reported, citing her death certificate. She was 99.
Source: WebMD Health - January 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Still Too Few Women in Stroke Treatment Clinical Trials
Researchers say men outnumber women in stroke therapy clinical trials, which means women may end up receiving less effective treatment.
Source: WebMD Health - October 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Black Americans Still at Higher Risk for Heart Trouble
Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the No. 1 killer of Americans, and it's well-known that it exacts a disproportionate toll on Black Americans.
Source: WebMD Health - October 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Targeted Blood Sugar Level With Diabetes May Help Prevent a 2nd Stroke
A new study finds that for people with diabetes who have a stroke, there may be an ideal blood sugar target to prevent another one or a heart attack.
Source: WebMD Health - September 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High BP More Challenging for Older Women, Younger Men
Altogether, nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, increasing their risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and other health complications.
Source: WebMD Health - September 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Exercise Linked to 50% Lower Risk of Death After Stroke
New research suggests that exercising, even a little, may significantly reduce the risk of death for people who have had a stroke.
Source: WebMD Health - August 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Unhappy Marriages Could Mean Shorter Lives for Men
A new study suggests staying in an unhappy marriage could raise a man's risk of stroke or early death.
Source: WebMD Health - June 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Plant-Based' vs. Low-Fat Diet: Which Is Better for Your Heart?
A new study finds people with diets low in saturated fat have better LDL levels, but that did not translate into a lower risk of heart disease or stroke.
Source: WebMD Health - June 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Implanted Microchip Could Help Avoid Stroke
After a mini-stroke, doctors inserted a chip to monitor heartbeat, detect irregular heart rhythms, and help adjust medication to avoid another stroke.
Source: WebMD Health - June 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Surgical Snip Might Prevent Stroke in People With A-fib
A simple surgery may help lower the risk for strokes by more than a third in patients with atrial fibrillation,
Source: WebMD Health - May 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Brain Injuries Raise Long-Term Risk of Stroke
People who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a significantly higher risk for stroke for years afterward, U.K. researchers say.
Source: WebMD Health - April 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Higher Stroke Risk Among Younger Black Adults
Black young adults are almost four times more likely than their white counterparts to have a stroke, according to new research.
Source: WebMD Health - March 31, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Couch Potato' Lifestyles Cause Up to 8% of Global Deaths
Physical inactivity is a known risk factor for premature death and several non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and several cancers.
Source: WebMD Health - March 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Paving the Way for Diversity in Clinical Trials
Racial disparities in clinical trials have long been an issue that’s just another part of the implicit bias in health care. Compared to white people, Black people are largely at higher risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, asthma, and even mental health problems.
Source: WebMD Health - March 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
