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Heavy Drinking in Youth Could Harm Arteries
TUESDAY, Aug. 24, 2021 -- The arteries of young people who drink stiffen sooner in their lives, which could increase their risk for heart disease and stroke later on, a British study reports. People ' s arteries naturally become less elastic with...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 24, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Strong Sleeping Pills Tied to Falls, Fractures in Dementia Patients
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2020 -- Strong sleeping pills known as " Z-drugs " may increase the risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia, British researchers report. People with dementia can have trouble sleeping and are often prescribed...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 25, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Asians at Higher Risk of COVID-Linked Stroke: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2020 -- Asian COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom have a higher stroke risk than other racial/ethnic groups, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data on 1,470 stroke patients admitted to 13 hospitals in England and Scotland...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 9, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Heavy Drinking Into Old Age Ups Health Risks: Study
TUESDAY, April 7, 2020 -- Long-term heavy drinking may lead to significant weight gain and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke in older adults, British researchers warn. They analyzed data from more than 4,800 U.K. civil servants who were...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 7, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

AHA News: Domestic Abuse May Do Long-Term Damage to Women ' s Health
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Women who experience domestic abuse may be more likely to develop heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. The British study, published this week in the Journal of...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 18, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Is Brexit a Health Hazard?
FRIDAY, Feb. 1, 2019 -- Thousands more deaths from heart disease and stroke could occur in England if Brexit goes ahead, researchers warn. Fruits and vegetables play an important role in heart health, and the United Kingdom is highly dependent on...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 1, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Does Stroke Run in Your Family? Healthy Living Lowers the Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24, 2018 -- Has stroke hit your family particularly hard? A healthy lifestyle may be your best defense, new research shows. The study of more than 306,000 white British people found that exercising, eating right and not smoking...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 24, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

With Stroke Comes Higher Dementia Risk: Study
FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 -- People who ' ve had a stroke face up to twice the normal risk of dementia, a new review suggests. In what they say is the largest analysis of its kind, British researchers examined 48 studies that included 3.2 million people...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 31, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Severe Eczema May Be Linked to Heart Disease Risk
THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 -- Sufferers of severe eczema may be at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and irregular heartbeat, British researchers report. Although the added risk is small, it ' s important from a public health perspective because...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 24, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Commuters: Pedal Your Way to Better Heart Health
TUESDAY, May 22, 2018 -- Ditching the car and biking or walking to work just might cut your risk of developing heart disease and even dying from it. So says a new British study that finds a person ' s risk of heart disease or stroke falls 11 percent...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 22, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Could a Blood Thinner Actually Raise Stroke Risk for Some?
THURSDAY, Feb. 15, 2018 -- Taking blood-thinning drugs is typically thought to ward off stroke in people with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation. However, new research out of Britain hints -- but cannot prove -- that the drugs might...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 15, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Help Your Heart: Study
THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2018 -- Claims that fish oil supplements help prevent death from heart disease, heart attacks and stroke may be unfounded, British research suggests. Millions of people take fish oil supplements, hoping to benefit from the omega-3...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 1, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Only Smoke 1 Cigarette a Day? It Can Still Kill You
THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2018 -- If you think having just one cigarette a day won ' t do any harm, you ' re wrong. British researchers say lighting up just once a day was linked to a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke than might be expected. The...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 25, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Early Periods, Higher Heart Risks?
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2018 -- Women whose periods started before age 12 may face an increased risk for heart disease and stroke, a new British study suggests. Early menopause, pregnancy complications and hysterectomy are also associated with a higher...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news