Vitamin D may not help your heart
EAST LANSING, Mich. - While previous research has suggested a link between low levels of vitamin D in the blood ...
Tag: Stroke
Statin therapy reduced the risk of stroke and possibly other cardiovascular complications in cancer patients following radiation
DALLAS, June 19, 2019 -- Cancer patients taking cholesterol-lowering statin medication following radiation therapy of the chest, neck or head ...
Survivors of breast cancer face increased risk of heart disease
New study documents that postmenopausal women with early stage breast cancer are at much greater risk of dying from cardiovascular ...
Hypertension drug may hold promise for Alzheimer’s disease
Hypertension Journal Report DALLAS, June 17, 2019 - Seeking new treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, researchers found ...
New imaging modality targets cholesterol in arterial plaque
Innovative research, reported in the SPIE Journal of Biophotonics, utilizes a dual-wavelength approach for the specific identification of plaque-causing cholesterolCredit: ...
Kids with headache after stroke might be at risk for another stroke
Over a third of childhood stroke survivors had severe headache within one year A new study has found a high ...
Vitamin D and estradiol help guard against heart disease, stroke, and diabetes
New study demonstrates synergistic effects of vitamin D and estradiol deficiency on metabolic syndrome CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 12, 2019)--Vitamin D ...
Cause of hardening of the arteries — and potential treatment — identified
Credit: Melinda Duer/Cathy Shanahan A team of UK scientists have identified the mechanism behind hardening of the arteries, and shown ...
Hybrid device may help doctors treat strokes more quickly
Cheap and compact instrument based on two near-infrared light techniques diagnoses poor blood flow quickly and noninvasivelyCredit: Hua Feng WASHINGTON, ...
Late-breaking science announced for TVT 2019
CRF meeting covering the latest in structural heart disease will take place June 12-15 in Chicago WHAT: The Cardiovascular Research ...
Henry Ford Stroke Centers earn American Heart Association quality awards
Credit: Henry Ford Health System All five of Henry Ford Health System's hospitals that are equipped to treat stroke recently ...
Gall bladder removal may reduce stroke risk in patients with gallstones
Previous research indicates that gallstones are linked with an increased risk of stroke. A new Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ...
Novel insights into cholesterol regulation may lead to new therapies for heart disease
Long-term goals hold promise for treatment of blood disorders and bone marrow regenerationCredit: Houston Methodist In a landmark study, scientists ...
Seven key health measures help predict future risk of heart disease
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Seven key measures of heart health may help predict future risk of cardiovascular disease, according to ...
Eating blueberries every day improves heart health
Eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease - according to new research led by ...
Study finds link between ambient ozone exposure and progression of carotid wall thickness
UB-led research is first to report an association between long-term exposure to ozone and atherosclerosisCredit: University at Buffalo BUFFALO, N.Y. ...
Energy drinks may increase risk of heart function abnormalities and blood pressure changes
Journal of the American Heart Association Report DALLAS, May 29, 2019 -- Drinking 32 ounces of an energy drink in ...
Targeting inflammation to better understand dangerous blood clots
It's the third deadliest cardiovascular diagnosis, but doctors are still often stumped to explain why 40% of patients experience unprovoked ...
Stiffening arteries in teenagers with persistent obesity
Credit: Photo by Johan Wingborg Children and adolescents with long-term obesity have increased arterial stiffness by their late teens, a ...
Brain stimulation enhances visual learning speed and efficiency
May aid in faster vision recovery after stroke Practice results in better learning. Consider learning a musical instrument, for example: ...
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