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Smoking cannabis may boost risk of stroke by cutting off blood supply to brain

According to scientists, compounds known as cannabinoids in marijuana may cause blood vessels in the brain to narrow, triggering a stroke.

23 Oct 2018 9:48 AM

Are you 'scared to death'? Know how fear affects your body

Here is what a new study has found.

21 Oct 2018 12:52 PM

An aspirin daily makes cancer patients 25 per cent more likely to survive disease

Scientists found cancer patients already taking low dose of aspirin were up to 25 pc more likely to be alive at any time after diagnosis.

27 Sep 2018 3:55 PM

Aspirin does not reduce heart attack, stroke risk, says study

Aspirin-related compounds have been used for the treatment of pain since the 16th century BC.

18 Sep 2018 10:29 AM

Sepsis patients at higher risk of stroke

The risk was highest in the first seven days after discharge.

11 Sep 2018 1:36 PM

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Why there is need to talk about sexuality after stroke

Here is what a new study has found.

11 Sep 2018 11:29 AM

Now, new blood test to screen for secondary heart attack

Researchers identified plasma lipid biomarkers that improve upon traditional risk factors in predicting heart disease and stroke.

08 Sep 2018 9:16 AM

Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke

People who had a recent stroke were 2.2 times more likely to develop dementia than people who never had a stroke, analysis found.

07 Sep 2018 8:50 AM

Stroke increases dementia risk by around 70% : Study

Stroke characteristics may help to explain variation in dementia risk.

02 Sep 2018 10:36 AM

Having wrinkly face raises risk of deadly strokes and heart attacks

Scientists found that having a face that is too wrinkly is an early warning sign of deadly heart trouble.

30 Aug 2018 1:46 PM

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Sleeping for more than 8 hours each night increases likelihood of early death

Scientific study reveals a 47 per cent higher risk of heart disease and strokes for those who sleep more.

08 Aug 2018 11:19 AM

Women more likely to die of heart attack if doctor is male: study

Most physicians are male, and male physicians appear to have trouble treating female patients.

07 Aug 2018 2:02 PM

Baby boy suffers stroke just two hours after birth, survives

Newborn faced three days in the special care unit, where he was placed on a life support machine and watched around the clock by medics.

06 Aug 2018 11:23 AM

Hookahs more harmful than traditional cigarettes: Study

Stiffening of arteries and the aorta are important signs of progression of hypertension, which raises the risk of heart attacks, stroke.

05 Aug 2018 6:40 PM

'New health calculator can help predict heart disease risk'

A lot of people are interested in healthy living, but often we don't have that discussion in the doctor's office.

23 Jul 2018 1:54 PM

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More evidence that omega-3 supplements lack heart benefits

Taking them in supplement form does little to protect against heart disease.

19 Jul 2018 11:37 AM

Multivitamins, mineral supplements do not prevent heart problems

Researchers urge people to protect their heart health by understanding their individual risk for heart disease.

11 Jul 2018 1:53 PM

Hormone therapy increases stroke risk for transgender women

Here is what a new study has found.

10 Jul 2018 8:30 PM

14 ways sitting for 6 hours or more a day can kill you

Sitting for more than six hours a day increases your risk of early death by 19 per cent, the study found.

05 Jul 2018 3:40 PM

Minor stroke needs quick medical attention, too

For any of the stroke symptoms, major, minor, or transitory, time remains of the essence.

04 Jul 2018 2:02 PM

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