This stealthy condition creates a dangerous domino effect throughout your cardiovascular system that can culminate in life-threatening heart attacks and strokes. Understanding exactly how elevated ...

Several conditions can predispose a person to an ischemic stroke. These conditions include heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Other causes of an ischemic stroke include the use ...

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and accounted for 941,652 deaths in 2022, according to a report published by the American Heart Association.

Heart problems are common in people who have a stroke. Heart disease is a stroke risk factor, and heart problems can develop or worsen during the acute phase of the stroke, during the recovery ...

Despite progress, deaths from heart disease and stroke are still rising, with more than 400,000 women dying every year. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. There are still ...

Historically, men have been the subjects of the research done to understand heart disease and stroke, which has been the basis for treatment guidelines and programs. This led to an oversimplified ...

Some research has suggested that long-term use of artificial sweeteners may heighten the risk of stroke, heart disease and even early death. lovelyday12 – stock.adobe.com Some research has ...

The research found that tea drinking was linked with a decreased risk of death from stroke, coronary heart disease, and overall cardiovascular disease when specific causes of death were examined.

Both chronic conditions are associated with an increased risk of stroke and heart attack. A new study has found a medication already used to treat people who have type 2 diabetes and/or chronic ...

Using hormonal birth control methods, such as "the pill," may increase users' risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks, a new study has found. However, even then, a person's overall risk of ...