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Infections, Especially UTIs, May Trigger Strokes
The study found that the risk of suffering a stroke was heightened in the weeks and months after any infection that required a trip to the hospital. But urinary tract infections (UTIs) showed the strongest link.
Source: WebMD Health - June 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Unprofessional' Surgeons' Cases Have Worse Results
Patients whose surgeons had been reported for unprofessional behavior were at increased risk for complications such as wound infections, pneumonia, blood clots, kidney failure, stroke and heart attack.
Source: WebMD Health - June 20, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Long Workdays Could Raise Your Stroke Risk
The researchers found a strong association between working long hours and stroke risk, for men and women alike. The link seemed stronger for people under the age of 50.
Source: WebMD Health - June 20, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins May Cut Stroke Risk After Cancer Radiation
Radiation therapy can cause arteries to scar or thicken, leading to blockages that can result in heart attacks and strokes. Statins work by keeping plaques from building up in blood vessels, preventing blockages.
Source: WebMD Health - June 20, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Your Heart
The research found no decrease in major heart events in people taking vitamin D supplements. There was no drop in heart attack rates. No drop in stroke. No drop in death from any cause
Source: WebMD Health - June 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High Blood Pressure at Doctor's Could Signal Danger
People who had untreated “white-coat hypertension” had double the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke compared with people with normal blood pressure.
Source: WebMD Health - June 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Midlife Diabetes Can Raise Your Stroke Chances Later
People who had type 2 diabetes in their 40s or 50s had a 30% greater chance of a stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers said.
Source: WebMD Health - June 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Balloons, Pills, Sleeves: Weight Loss Options Grow
Nearly 40% of U.S. adults are obese, putting them at a higher risk of earlier death, heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and gallbladder disease, among other problems.
Source: WebMD Health - June 5, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Anti-Clotting Meds OK After Bleeding Stroke
The findings suggest that anti-clotting drugs reduce, rather than increase as feared, the chances of more bleeding in the brain, but more study is needed, researchers said.
Source: WebMD Health - May 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Neck Cracking and Stroke: How Risky Is It?
A direct cause-and-effect link has not been established, but the Heart Association-Stroke Association statement recommends that health care providers tell patients of the risk before they have neck manipulation.
Source: WebMD Health - May 20, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Low-Dose Aspirin's Risks Outweigh Benefits
Researchers said the findings support a recent change to guidelines on low-dose aspirin: The blood thinner should now be reserved for people at high risk of heart attack or stroke.
Source: WebMD Health - May 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Low-Dose Aspirin Risks Outweigh Benefits for Some
Researchers said the findings support a recent change to guidelines on low-dose aspirin: The blood thinner should now be reserved for people at high risk of heart attack or stroke.
Source: WebMD Health - May 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Director John Singleton Dies After Stroke
Acclaimed director John Singleton died from a stroke Monday, shortly after his family removed him from life support.
Source: WebMD Health - April 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More Women Snore Than Is Reported
The underreporting may contribute to the underdiagnosis in women of obstructive sleep apnea, which can lead to high blood pressure, stroke and other health issues.
Source: WebMD Health - April 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CPAP Brings Longer Life for Those With Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea isn't just an annoyance: It's also been tied to higher risks for heart disease, heart failure and stroke.
Source: WebMD Health - April 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
