Middle-aged American women are gaining weight, especially around the waist, while their risk of stroke has increased significantly, a new study finds. "In this study, we can't determine exact cause and effect, but it suggests there might be a...
Doctors have long known that obstructive sleep apnea (repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep) can harm the overall health of men and...
Amid the clamor created by pharmaceutical companies hyping statins, the drugs that lower cholesterol, important information is going unheard. You need to...
Few people realize that the same condition that sets the stage for a heart attack (blockage of blood vessels leading to and...
Older people whose health conditions put them at high risk for stroke are more likely to suffer from memory loss, even if...
It's been widely reported that an estimated 72 million Americans have high blood pressure (hypertension)—but the fact that only...
Patients who've suffered a transient ischemic attack, or TIA-a temporary stroke like condition with full recovery of neurological function within...
Most people worry more about having a heart attack than a stroke. Heart attacks are more common, but even what may seem...
Increased consumption of magnesium-rich foods such as whole grains may reduce male smokers' risk of cerebral infarction. This type of stroke,...
In addition to detecting breast cancer in its early stages, new research suggests that mammograms may also help predict which women are...
A moderate level of aerobic fitness can significantly reduce stroke risk in men and women, according to a large, long-running study. The...
Forty-seven million Americans have no health insurance, but there are also 50 million Americans including 30% of adults over age 65—who...