Drugs like Ozempic may lower risk of early death by 74% following a stroke: study
Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the US last year, accounting for 162,600 deaths, according to preliminary data.
Heart deaths related to obesity almost triple in U.S. over last two decades
Lives lost to obesity-related heart disease have nearly tripled over the past twenty years, a new study reports.
Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation’s 4th biggest killer
Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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Researchers expect one cause of death to increase significantly in coming decades — here's what we know
For those with chronic illnesses like heart disease and blood vessel disease, this can make heart attacks and strokes more ...
Nitin Chauhan's Death: Understanding Suicidal Depression, Its Risk Factors; How To Treat And Prevent Self-harm?
Reality and television actor Nitin Chauhan, who died by suicide earlier this week, is said to have been battling serious ...
Study: Deaths from cardiovascular disease surge among adults 25-64 in rural areas
Deaths from cardiovascular disease have surged among adults ages 25 to 64 living in rural areas, a new study shows.
8 Factors That Can Raise Your Heart Disease Risk
Doctors are thinking differently about what drives cardiovascular issues. It’s no longer just about blood pressure and ...
Infection Aftershock: COVID-19’s Long-Term Impact on Your Heart
New research indicates that people who contracted COVID-19 early in the pandemic faced a significantly elevated risk of heart ...
Sleep Experts Warn: Exposure to Night Light Increases Death Risk by 34%
Exposure to bright nights and dim days disrupts circadian rhythms, heightening mortality risk, while consistent daylight ...
Weight Loss Meds Help Stroke Survivors Prevent Stroke Recurrence, Death
MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The weight-loss drug Ozempic can help reduce stroke patients’ risk of a heart attack or death, a new study says. GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or SGLT2 ...
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Jordan Batchelor: Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide
America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide. In the U.S., the ...
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GLP-1, SGLT2 Drugs Cut Heart Risk for Stroke Survivors
In an analysis of more than 7,000 stroke survivors, those who were taking either a GLP1-receptor agonist or an SGLT2 ...