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Stroke
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Smoking linked to unexplained strokes in younger adults
[ad_1] Smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is linked to some unexplained strokes in younger adults, mainly in male individuals…
February 21, 2025
Minimizing the impact of plastic products on the body
[ad_1] CINCINNATI (WXIX) – New research is sounding the alarm about what happens when plastic breaks down over…
February 18, 2025
Birth control ring and patch linked to higher clot, stroke risk, study says – National
[ad_1] Some hormonal birth control products, including the vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of…
February 14, 2025
Study finds varying cardiovascular risks associated with different hormonal contraceptives
[ad_1] Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study…
February 13, 2025
Study examines how diet impacts gene expression in fat tissue
[ad_1] As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood…
February 10, 2025
Clot-busting drug alteplase shows promise for stroke treatment up to 24 hours after onset
[ad_1] The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients’ recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24…
February 9, 2025
Tenecteplase injection after clot removal improves stroke recovery
[ad_1] Removing a blood clot from a large brain artery, then injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase into the…
February 9, 2025
American Heart Association highlights cardiovascular health disparities in Black communities
[ad_1] The American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update reports that while progress has been made…
February 8, 2025
Salt substitutes may lower stroke recurrence and death risk
[ad_1] Large clinical trial shows that replacing regular salt with a sodium-potassium blend offers a simple, low-cost intervention for…
February 7, 2025
COVID-19 speeds up artery plaque growth, raising heart disease risk
[ad_1] New research reveals that even mild COVID-19 can silently worsen heart health, accelerating plaque buildup and inflammation—raising…
February 6, 2025