Date: 2025/02/20 - 20:32
Researchers say the risk of an unexplained stroke is higher in younger adults who smoke, especially males and people ages 45 to 49. People who smoke the equivalent of 20 packs or more per year have even higher stroke risks.
Date: 2025/02/20 - 18:00
A common artificial sweetener may trigger insulin spikes that lead to the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a new study in mice indicates.
Date: 2025/02/19 - 17:31
An FDA-approved medication already used to treat people who have type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease may also help lower their stroke and heart attack risk, a new study has found.
Date: 2025/02/19 - 09:31
The supplement tricaprin, which is found in coconut or MCT oil, improved long-term survival for people with triglyceride deposit cardiomyovasculopathy, according to the results of a recent study.
Date: 2025/02/19 - 01:00
A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. While the vaginal ring and the patch had the highest cardiovascular risk, the overall risk remains low.
Date: 2025/02/17 - 20:00
Federal judges temporarily halted executive orders issued by President Trump targeting the transgender community. Health agencies restored deleted webpages with DEI language and gender affirming care for trans minors will resume. An executive order barring trans girls and women from playing sports is still under litigation.