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Articles about stroke
To Cut Diabetes Heart Risks, Diet and Exercise May Beat Drugs
March 15, 2010
A 5-step action plan for lowering heart risks associated with diabetes.
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Erectile Dysfunction Plus Heart Disease Raises Death Risk
March 15, 2010
Study confirms that impotence is a risk factor for heart trouble
Health - Family Health
Freezing, Medicating Away a Dangerous Irregular Heart Rhythm
March 15, 2010
New studies suggest promising new ways to ease atrial fibrillation
Health - Family Health
Aspirin Alone Works Best to Prevent Clots a Year After Stenting
March 15, 2010
Adding Plavix didn't boost outcomes after 12 months, new study finds
Health - Family Health
More Evidence That Swings in Blood Pressure Raise Stroke Risk
March 14, 2010
Findings could help spur change in how hypertension is treated, experts say
Health - Family Health
2 Drugs Fail to Prevent Diabetes in the Overweight
March 14, 2010
Diovan, Starlix also had limited or no effect in shielding users from cardiovascular woes, study finds
Health - Diet & Fitness
Intense Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Therapies Don't Help Type 2 Diabetics
March 14, 2010
Study findings underscore the importance of exercise and proper nutrition, expert says
Health - Diet & Fitness
Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk
March 13, 2010
Skin ailment boosts odds for heart attack, stroke, and inflammation may be key, researchers say
Health - Family Health
Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble
March 13, 2010
Another study suggests that stress weighs heavily on the hearts of police, firefighters
Health - Family Health
Health Buzz: Variable Blood Pressure May Boost Stroke Risk
March 12, 2010
Vaginal birth after a C-section; don’t get short-changed by short-term health insurance.
Health - Family Health
Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor?
March 11, 2010
Big ups and downs in readings may call for specific treatments, experts say
Health - Family Health
High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk
March 10, 2010
The link seemed especially strong for overweight females, study found
Health - Family Health
Botox Approved for Spasticity in Stroke Victims
March 9, 2010
A common aftereffect of stroke
Health - Family Health
Stroke Risk Runs in the Family
March 8, 2010
Study found if parent had brain attack by 65, chances of same quadrupled for their children
Health - Family Health
Chocolate May Make Some Strokes Less Likely
March 3, 2010
Lack of benefit for heart disease, most common stroke is puzzling, expert says
Health - Family Health
Potassium-Rich Foods Do a Heart Good
March 3, 2010
And another study confirms power of raw fruits, vegetables to protect against stroke
Health - Family Health
You Can't Exercise Away TV's Toll on the Heart
March 3, 2010
Heavy screen time in youth means trouble by mid-40s, despite activity levels, study finds
Health - Family Health
Study Questions Value of Test for Peripheral Artery Disease
March 2, 2010
Ankle-brachial index, and resulting aspirin therapy, may not be needed for healthier patients
Health - Family Health
Cutting Salt Could Prevent Almost 500,000 Heart Attacks
March 1, 2010
Government-industry collaboration would work better than a "salt tax," study finds
Health - Family Health
Popular Diet Plans Can Unclog Arteries
March 1, 2010
Low-fat, low-carb, Mediterranean regimens all help the heart, study finds
Health - Family Health
Clot Buster More Critical for Female Stroke Victims
March 1, 2010
Study found they fared worse than men if not given tPA within three hours of attack
Health - Family Health
Current Blood Thinners Face Tough Competition
February 26, 2010
Studies provide more evidence that newcomers hold mettle against warfarin, aspirin
Health - Family Health
Reading Remediation Seems to Rewire the Brain
February 26, 2010
Study findings could have implications for autism, stroke and other conditions
Health - Family Health
Stents May Be Effective Weapon Against Stroke
February 26, 2010
One study finds they are equal to artery-clearing surgery, but another trial does not
Health - Family Health
New Clues to Lupus' Link With Heart Disease
February 26, 2010
Antibodies could play key role, study finds
Health - Family Health
