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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...
Two Doses of Zoster Vaccine Reduce Risk for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) are associated with a reduced risk for herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), acute myocardial infarction, and stroke among adults...
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...
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...
History of Pregnancy Complications Associated With Increased Ischemic Stroke Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 – Women with a history of pregnancy complications may have an increased risk for ischemic stroke at a young age (younger than 50 years), according to a study published online...
Risk for Dementia, Ischemic Stroke, Mortality Lower With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in T2D, Obesity
TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 – For adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with a lower risk for dementia, stroke, and all-cause...
Tens Of Thousands of Heart Attacks, Strokes Could Be Prevented With Cholesterol Lowering Medications
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 — Tens of thousands of people suffer needless heart attacks and strokes every year because they aren’t taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, a new study says. More than 39,000 dea...
Brain Age Gap May Mediate Influence of Cognitive Impairment Risk Factors
TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 – The brain age gap (BAG) plays a role in mediating the influence of cognitive impairment risk factors on cognitive function, especially among individuals with high...
Talk Therapy Eases Depression, Anxiety In Stroke Survivors
WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 — Talk therapy can help stroke survivors who are in the throes of depression or anxiety, a new study says. About half of patients (49%) fully recovered from a post-stroke m...
Accelerated Biological Aging Tied To Dementia, Stroke Risk
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 — A hallmark of accelerated aging appears to be linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, a new study says. Shorter telomere length in a person’s white blood cells is...