Regular physical activity linked to reduced risk for all-cause mortality in women and men, with greater reduction for women
American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was held from Feb. 7 to 9 in Phoenix and drew participants from around …
EPA Will Spend $5.8 Billion to Help Clean Up U.S. Drinking Water
By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Nearly $6 billion in funding will soon be spread through every U.S. state and territory as part of a …
ASA: No Drop in Recurrent Stroke Seen With Apixaban After Cryptogenic Stroke
No significant difference noted in recurrent stroke, symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage for patients receiving apixaban, aspirin
Antihypertensive Combos Recommended for BTKi-Linked Hypertension
Hydrochlorothiazide plus beta blockers recommended for patients with hypertension prior to BTKi initiation
Acupuncture Linked to Lower Incidence of Ischemic Stroke in RA
Cumulative incidence of ischemic stroke was lower among patients receiving acupuncture versus no acupuncture
Weight Management Treatments Increase Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity
Probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss was increased with year-long exposure to any WMT
CVD Risk Increased With Vasomotor Symptoms, History of Migraine
More than twofold risk seen for women with history of migraine, persistent VMS; risk attenuated after adjustment for CVD risk factors
Use of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Up in Adults Younger Than 60
Five-year survival significantly better after surgical aortic valve replacement; no difference seen in secondary outcomes versus TAVR
Few Adults Know Their Heart Health Numbers
Less than 20 percent of U.S. adults know their cholesterol or blood sugar levels