Why aren't more stroke survivors getting statins?
Sep 26, 2019
People with a history of stroke are less likely than those with heart disease to get cholesterol-lowering statins despite the benefits, new research shows.
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Pesticide exposure at work linked to risk of heart disease, stroke
Sep 25, 2019
A long-term study of Japanese American men finds jobs with high levels of pesticide use were connected with heart-health issues.
4 steps to stealth health during a fall getaway
Sep 24, 2019
Planning to take advantage of shoulder season? Remember a few to-dos while you are away to keep moving and reduce sedentary time.
Study sees 'epidemic' of deadly heart infections linked to opioid abuse
Sep 18, 2019
Researchers say infective endocarditis related to drug abuse is striking young, poor people more often.
Vitamin D is good for the bones, but what about the heart?
Sep 17, 2019
Vitamin D is important to your body, but research shows taking supplements may not help you fight off heart problems.
Taking blood pressure at home may better predict heart problem in black adults
Sep 16, 2019
A new study says out-of-office blood pressure testing for black adults could help predict a high blood pressure-related condition better than clinical testing.
A guide to a custom-tailored era of heart failure treatment
Sep 12, 2019
Precision-oriented medicine, which takes individual factors into account, offers exciting possibilities in heart failure, experts say.
She had a stroke at 21; so did her co-worker
Sep 11, 2019
Two young women forge a bond from their life-altering experiences with stroke.
Less TV, more activity may mean extra years free of heart disease and stroke
Sep 9, 2019
Researchers looking for ways to keep cardiovascular disease at bay say less TV-watching, more moving can add years of health.
Scientists find biological link between high blood pressure and breast cancer
Sep 6, 2019
A new study found a protein may play a role in both breast cancer and high blood pressure.