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Having OCD Triples a Person's Odds for Stroke, New Study Finds
Researchers recommend OCD patients maintain a healthy lifestyle to avoid stroke-related risk factors.
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Still Too Few Women in Stroke Treatment Clinical Trials
- Robert Preidt
- October 19, 2021
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Men still outnumber women in stroke therapy clinical trials, which means women may end up receiving less effective treatment, researchers say.
For the new study, investigators analyzed 281 stroke trials that included at least 100 patients each and were conducted between...
Expert Panel Backs Off Recommendation for Aspirin to Prevent Heart Trouble
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2021
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Most people shouldn't bother taking daily low-dose aspirin to reduce their risk of a first heart attack or stroke, the nation's leading panel of preventive medicine experts announced Tuesday.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a draft recommendation ...
Clot-Busting Drugs Safe in Stroke Patients When Brain Aneurysm Hasn't Ruptured
- Robert Preidt
- October 12, 2021
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Clot-busting drugs may be safe for certain stroke patients with brain aneurysms that haven't ruptured, researchers say.
An aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of a blood vessel. In the new study, patients had suffered an ischemic stroke, which is caused by blocked blood flow...
Shape, Size of Brain Arteries May Predict Stroke Risk
- Steven Reinberg
- October 4, 2021
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The size and shape of the blood vessels in your brain may help predict your risk of an often-fatal type of stroke, called an aneurysm, a new study finds.
An aneurysm is a bulge in an artery wall.
"A subarachnoid hemorrhage is the most dangerous type of stroke and...
AHA News: Her Husband Died of a Heart Attack, But This Former Nurse Didn't Recognize Her Own
- American Heart Association News
- September 29, 2021
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Last October, Katherine Romano was cleaning her house when her neck started to hurt. She kept going, trying to complete her chores, until the pain shifted to her upper back.
"It was so terrible, it took my breath away," she said.
Resting didn't help. The pain moved...
AHA News: How Black Women Can Take Control of Their Blood Pressure
- American Heart Association News
- September 28, 2021
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Black women with high blood pressure may benefit from classes where they learn and practice skills to manage the condition, a small study finds.
In the United States, nearly 58% of Black women have high blood pressure compared to about 41% of white and Hispanic women, ac...
Common Hormone Disorder in Women Costs U.S. $8 Billion a Year
- Steven Reinberg
- September 23, 2021
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Treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — the most common hormone disorder in women of child-bearing age — is costly.
In 2020, diagnosing and treating this disorder cost an estimated $8 billion in the United States, according to a
Sexual Assault Could Affect a Woman's Long-Term Brain Health
- Cara Murez
- September 22, 2021
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It's known that sexual assault affects a woman's physical and mental health. Now, researchers say these traumatic incidents may also harm her brain health.
A new study found that traumatic experiences, including sexual violence, may be linked to greater risk of dementia,...
Post-Stroke Rehab: There's a Sweet Spot in the Timing
- Cara Murez
- September 21, 2021
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After a stroke, the best time to work on regaining hand and arm use is 60 to 90 days later, according to a new clinical trial.
Starting intensive rehab at less than 30 days can be helpful, too, but waiting until six months can be too late for maximum benefit, said resear...
Common Eye Conditions Tied to Higher Risk for Dementia
- Steven Reinberg and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- September 17, 2021
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Diseases that can rob you of vision as you age also appear to be tied to an increased risk for dementia, a new study finds.
Specifically, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and diabetes-related eye disease were linked with a higher likelihood of dementia, resea...
Time Is Brain: Mobile Stroke Units Reduce Disability, Study Finds
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2021
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Every second counts after having a stroke, and rapid-response mobile stroke units can start clot-busting drugs quickly, potentially staving off lasting damage, new research finds.
Mobile stroke units are special ambulances equipped with imaging equipment and staffed by e...
More Affordable Housing, Healthier Hearts?
- Cara Murez
- September 9, 2021
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One of the keys to good health could be in the hands of those who decide zoning policies for their communities.
Inclusionary zoning policies that provide for affordable housing were associated with lower rates of heart disease for those who benefited from these dwelling...
Vaping Raises Blood Clotting Risks, Harms Small Arteries: Study
- September 7, 2021
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Nicotine-laden e-cigarettes raise a user's risk of blood clots, damage small blood vessels and can also raise heart rate and blood pressure, a new study finds.
The effects are similar to those caused by traditional cigarettes, and raise the concern that long-term vaping ...
Safeguarding Your Heart During, After Hurricane Ida
- Robert Preidt
- August 31, 2021
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Along with other dangers, the aftermath of Hurricane Ida could pose significant heart health risks.
Stress and trauma from the storm that slammed into Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and other states could increase heart risk, and the impact may be more significant for h...
Greener Neighborhoods Bring Healthier Hearts, Study Shows
- Robert Preidt
- August 30, 2021
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The greener your neighborhood, the lower your risk of heart disease.
That's the takeaway from a new study, which reported that adding to a neighborhood's green space can have a big payoff for public health.
"For the cost of one emergency room visit for a heart atta...
FDA Approves First Nerve-Stimulation Device to Aid Stroke Recovery
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell
- August 27, 2021
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A first-of-a-kind nerve stimulation treatment for people who have problems moving their arms after a stroke has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
"People who have lost mobility in their hands and arms due to ischemic stroke are often limited in thei...
More Evidence Ties Gum Disease With Heart Disease
- Robert Preidt
- August 27, 2021
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New research offers further evidence of a link between gum disease and heart disease.
The ongoing Swedish study previously found that gum disease ("periodontitis") was much more common in first-time heart attack patients than in a group of healthy people.
In this f...
Smart Phones, Watches Can Mess With Implanted Pacemakers
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- August 26, 2021
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Do you have an implanted defibrillator or pacemaker? Try keeping your smart watch or smart phone a few inches away from them.
New research from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finds that your phone or watch could interfere with implanted heart devices.
B...
Heavy Drinking in Youth Could Harm Arteries
- Robert Preidt
- August 24, 2021
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The arteries of young people who drink stiffen sooner in their lives, which could increase their risk for heart disease and stroke later on, a British study reports.
People's arteries naturally become less elastic with age, but certain factors -- including alcohol and to...
Too Much Screen Time Could Raise Your Odds for Stroke
- Robert Preidt
- August 23, 2021
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You've heard the warnings about kids who are forever glued to their screens, but all that screen time can have devastating health effects for grown-ups.
If you're under 60, too much time using a computer, watching TV or reading could boost your risk for a stroke, Canadia...
Daily Half-Hour Walk Can Greatly Boost Survival After Stroke
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- August 12, 2021
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After a stroke, survivors can greatly increase their odds for many more years of life through activities as easy as a half-hour's stroll each day, new research shows.
The nearly five-year-long Canadian study found that stroke survivors who walked or gardened at least thr...
Could Women's Health Decline Along With Their Height?
- Robert Preidt
- August 11, 2021
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In a study conducted in Scandinavia, loss of height among middle-aged women was linked to an increased risk of early death from heart attack and stroke, researchers report.
Some loss of height goes along with aging, and previous studies have suggested it may boost the od...
When Stroke Team Comes to Patients, Outcomes Improve
- Robert Preidt
- August 6, 2021
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Dispatching rapid-response medical teams to perform an emergency procedure on stroke patients significantly improves their chances of survival and a good recovery, according to a new study.
Researchers assessed a pilot program in New York City where a mobile intervention...
Women Less Likely to Get Best Care for Deadly Form of Stroke
- Robert Preidt
- August 6, 2021
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Women are less likely than men to get the most effective treatment for a serious type of stroke, new research shows.
Emergent large vessel occlusion (ELVO) is a type of ischemic stroke caused when blockages in large blood vessels cut off significant blood flow to the bra...
Deaths From Alzheimer's Far More Common in Rural America
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2021
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Death rates from Alzheimer's disease are particularly high in the rural United States, a preliminary study finds, highlighting a need for health care resources in traditionally under-served areas.
Researchers discovered that over the past two decades, rural areas in the ...
Why Strokes Can Affect Women, Men Differently
- Robert Preidt
- July 29, 2021
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It is often said that stroke affects men and women differently. Now, scientists say the location of the stroke's damage in the brain may help explain why.
Women have more strokes, and are more likely to have symptoms such as fatigue and mental confusion rather than class...
'Moderate' Drinking May Be Heart-Healthy
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2021
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Here's a reason to not feel guilty about drinking a glass of wine every evening: A new study suggests that people who drink moderately may have lower risks for both heart attack and stroke than teetotalers -- even when they have a history of heart issues.
The researchers...
Severe COVID in Kids: Rare, but Brain Issues Can Result
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2021
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About one in 20 kids hospitalized with COVID-19 develop debilitating brain or nerve complications that could haunt some for a long time, a new British study reports.
Children with severe infections can suffer from brain inflammation, seizures, stroke, behavior changes, h...
AHA News: Pregnant Mom's Diet May Influence Baby's Cardiovascular Health
- American Heart Association News HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2021
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A pregnant woman's diet and other lifestyle factors may change how her baby's genes work in a way that can affect the child's cardiovascular health by age 8 or 9, new research has found.
Nearly half of U.S. adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, including coron...
Statin's Health Benefits Far Outweigh Any Potential Harms: Study
- Robert Preidt
- July 16, 2021
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The heart benefits of cholesterol-lowering statins in people without heart disease far exceed the risks of any side effects, a new review finds.
Statins are widely prescribed to people with heart disease, and recent guidelines recommend greater preventive use of the drug...
Flu Shot Might Help Ward Off Severe COVID
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2021
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A flu shot might offer some protection against severe effects of COVID-19, a new study suggests.
If you are infected with COVID-19, having had a flu shot makes it less likely you will suffer severe body-wide infection, blood clots, have a stroke or be treated in an inten...
Low-Dose Aspirin Cuts Heart Risks in Patients Battling Pneumonia
- Robert Preidt
- July 8, 2021
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Aspirin has long been taken by heart patients to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack, but a new study suggests that it can also guard against cardiovascular trouble in pneumonia patients.
Such complications are common in pneumonia patients and strongly associated ...
Sleep, Exercise & Your Odds for a Long, Healthy Life
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2021
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Poor quality sleep can shave years off your life, and these effects may be magnified if you don't get enough physical activity.
That's the bad news. The good news is that getting more exercise may help counter some of the health risks known to accompany poor quality slee...
Wealth & Health: How Big Financial Changes Affect Your Heart
- Robert Preidt
- July 1, 2021
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The state of your finances may affect more than your pocketbook.
So claims new research that suggests a loss of wealth is associated with an increased risk of heart problems, while a boost in finances is associated with a lower risk.
"Low wealth is a risk fact...
Weekly Injected Drug Could Boost Outcomes for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- June 29, 2021
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People with type 2 diabetes face heightened risks for heart attack and stroke, as well as progressive kidney disease. But a new once-a-week injected drug called efpeglenatide could greatly reduce their odds for those outcomes, new research shows.
The clinical trial was ...
Clot-Removing Procedure Can Sometimes Backfire for Stroke Patients
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2021
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When someone suffers a stroke, doctors can often remove the culprit clot obstructing blood flow to the brain. Now, a new study sheds light on why those successful procedures do not always translate into a good outcome.
Researchers found that when clot retrieval takes mor...
There Is No 'Healthy Obesity,' Study Finds
- Robert Preidt
- June 11, 2021
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There is no such thing as healthy obesity, a Scottish study reports.
A normal metabolic profile doesn't mean an obese person is actually healthy, because he or she still has an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and respiratory illness, University of Glasg...
'Plant-Based' or Low-Fat Diet: Which Is Better for Your Heart?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2021
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Hoping to eat your way to a healthier heart?
Diets rich in plant foods may beat low-fat eating regimens for cutting the risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study finds.
Saturated fat, the kind largely found in animal products, has long been viewed as the enemy ...
His Implanted Microchip Could Help Save Him From a Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2021
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Norman Mayer, 86, walks around with a computer chip in his chest and doesn't think a thing about it.
Doctors implanted a tiny heart monitor chip in Mayer's chest after he suffered a mini-stroke in late 2015, to track his heartbeat and potentially detect an irregular hear...
Many Heart Disease Patients Keep Smoking, Despite Knowing Risks
- Cara Murez
- June 9, 2021
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Smoking cigarettes or using other tobacco products increases heart risks, but that doesn't stop some Americans with a history of heart problems, new research finds.
Many continue to smoke after having a heart attack, heart failure or stroke even though they are aware of ...
ER Visits for Heart Attacks Rebounded After Pandemic Decline
- Robert Preidt
- June 4, 2021
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Emergency care for heart attacks and strokes rebounded in Northern California after initially plummeting in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say.
That's good news, suggesting that public health campaigns urging people to seek care if they had signs...
Strokes Hitting COVID Patients Are More Severe: Study
- Robert Preidt
- June 3, 2021
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COVID-19 patients are at increased risk for severe strokes, according to a new study that also found that the overall risk of stroke is higher in younger patients.
Researchers analyzed data from 432 COVID-19 patients in 17 countries who suffered strokes and found they we...
Mom's Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child's Stroke Risk Decades Later
- Robert Preidt
- June 1, 2021
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Expectant mothers' high blood pressure heightens kids' risk of stroke later in life, a Swedish study finds.
"Our findings indicate that hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are associated with increased risks of stroke and potentially heart disease in offspring up to ...
Having OCD May Triple a Person's Odds for a Stroke
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 27, 2021
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Adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder, a common mental health condition known as OCD, may have more than triple the risk of having a stroke, according to a new report from Taiwanese researchers.
As to why, the study authors aren't sure.
The investigators specu...
Birth Order, Family Size May Affect Heart Health
- Cara Murez
- May 26, 2021
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It's known that genetics and lifestyle can affect your heart health. Now, researchers say, your birth order and family size may also have an impact.
A new Swedish study found that first-born children had a lower...
Fat Around Your Heart Could Be Especially Deadly
- Robert Preidt
- May 25, 2021
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Too much fat around your heart could increase your risk of heart failure, especially if you're a woman, researchers warn.
They looked at nearly 7,000 45- to 84-year-olds across the United States who had no evidence of heart disease on initial CT scans. Over more than 17 ...
Surgical Snip Might Prevent Stroke in People With A-fib
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2021
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A simple surgery may help lower the risk for strokes by more than a third in patients with atrial fibrillation, a common irregular heartbeat, a new trial finds.
The reduction in stroke risk is achieved by blocking the left atrial appendage, an unused, finger-like tissue ...
Obesity in Teens, Higher Risk of Stroke Before 50
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2021
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Strokes are on the rise among people younger than 50, and new research suggests that packing on the pounds during the teen years is a big reason why.
The more overweight you were from ages 16 to 20, the greater your risk of having a stroke before age 50, the new study sh...
Most Severe COVID Cases Involve Neuro Issues, and They're More Often Fatal
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2021
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Neurological problems are occurring in a very high percentage of hospitalized COVID-19 patients -- and what's worse, those symptoms foretell a bad end for many sufferers, a new study finds.
About four out of five people sick enough to be hospitalized for COVID-19 suffer...
Breathing Other People's Smoke Can Raise Your Odds for Heart Failure
- Robert Preidt
- May 5, 2021
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Exposure to secondhand smoke may up your odds for heart failure, a new study warns.
Researchers analyzed nationwide survey data from more than 11,000 nonsmokers (average age: 48) who were followed from 1988 to 1994. Nearly 1 in 5 had lab test evidence of exposure to seco...