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Food Deserts Potentially Deadly For People With Irregular Heartbeat

THURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 — Living in a food desert can be potentially deadly to people with irregular heart beats, a new study says. Patients with atrial fibrillation have a doubled risk for stroke a...

Stroke Risk May Increase With Hysterectomy, Bilateral Oophorectomy

THURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 – Women who have had a hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy may have increased stroke risk, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in Menopause. Chuan Shao,...

Acute Ischemic Stroke Up in Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander People

FRIDAY, Sept. 5, 2025 – The incidence of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is higher among Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (NHOPI) individuals than among other racial and ethnic groups, according to a...

Wegovy Linked To Lower Heart Risks Than Similar Drugs, Study Shows

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 — The weight-loss drug Wegovy may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke or death more than similar medications, according to new research from its maker, Novo Nordisk. In a s...

Use of Vaginal Estradiol Tablets Not Linked to Recurrent Stroke

THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 – For women with a history of ischemic stroke, use of vaginal estradiol tablets is not associated with an increased rate of recurrent stroke, according to a study published...

Tight Blood Pressure Control Both Healthy And Cost-Effective, Projections Say

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — Tight control over blood pressure is not only good for patients, but is also cost-effective health care, a new study says. Controlling blood pressure to below 120 systolic p...

Seniors Neglecting Steps To Protect Heart Health, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — Seniors with known heart-related problems aren’t doing a very good job taking steps to protect their health, a new study says. Older folks with high blood pressure, stroke s...

Seniors With Certain Cardiovascular Diseases Saw Life's Essential 8 Scores Decline 2013 to 2018

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 – From 2013 to 2018, older adults with heart failure, stroke, and hypertension experienced significant declines in Life's Essential 8 (LE8) scores, according to a study...

Coffee Is Mostly Safe, Study Finds, But Some Contaminants Remain

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 — Your morning coffee is mostly free from harmful levels of toxins and contaminants, but a new investigation shows there’s room for improvement. “While some contaminants were ...

Improved Calculator Predicts Stroke Risk For A-Fib Patients

MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 — A newly refined test can help detect which people with abnormal heart rhythms need treatment for an increased risk of stroke, researchers report. Adding blood tests to an e...

Improved Calculator Predicts Stroke Risk For A-Fib Patients

MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 — A newly refined test can help detect which people with abnormal heart rhythms need treatment for an increased risk of stroke, researchers report. Adding blood tests to an e...

Stalking Victims At Higher Risk For Future Heart Problems

MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 — Victims of stalkers appear to have an increased risk of heart disease, a new study says. Women who had been stalked or had obtained a restraining order were more likely to d...

Biomarkers Identified for Ischemic Stroke Risk in People With A-Fib

MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 – Biomarkers of ischemic stroke risk are positively associated with ischemic stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation (AF) on anticoagulation, and two of these biomarkers...

Nonlinear Inverse Association Seen for Step Count, Peak Cadence With MACE

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 – There are nonlinear, inverse associations for step count and peak cadence with the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among individuals with hypertension,...

FDA Warns About Safety Issues With Boston Scientific Heart Devices

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 — U.S. health officials are warning patients and physicians about safety issues associated with two Boston Scientific heart implants, which have been linked to injuries and d...

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