Heart attack
Xylitol Sweetener Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Attacks, Stroke: Study Finds
Xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol found in plants, is a sugar substitute used in candies, gums, baked goods, and toothpaste. Know Signs Of Heart Attack: How Are They Different In Men And Women?
Heart attacks don't discriminate, which is why it is crucial to understand how the signs might vary between the genders. Simple Blood Test Can Predict Risk Of Heart Attack In Next 6 Months
Researchers have now found that a simple blood test, when coupled with an online tool, can predict a person's risk of a heart attack within the next six months. Do You Regularly Wake Up To An Alarm? It Could Raise Your Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases
Waking up to an alarm could raise blood pressure, which could elevate the risk for adverse cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack, a new study has revealed. Regular Marijuana Use Linked To Elevated Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke
People who use marijuana regularly are at increased risk of heart failure, stroke and heart attack, according to two independent preliminary studies that will be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023. Traditional Chinese Medicine 'Tongxinluo' As An Add-On Therapy May Help Patients Recover After Heart Attack
Tongxinluo, a compound made from extracts of plants and insects, has been in use in Chinese medicine for treating heart attacks. Even Short-Term Exposure To Air Pollution Can Increase Risk Of Strokes, Says Study
Researchers found that higher concentrations of nitrogen dioxide showed a notable 28% increase in stroke risk, while high ozone levels indicated a 5% increase. Carbon monoxide was linked to a 26% increase, and sulfur dioxide, 15%. Migraines Linked To Higher Risk Of Heart Disease In Women: Study
Women with migraine headaches have an elevated risk of having a heart attack or hemorrhagic stroke compared to men. Heart Attack Survivors With Chronic Pain More Likely To Die Within 8 Years: Study
Heart attack survivors with any kind of moderate to severe pain during the first year – even if the pain is not directly related to the heart attack – are still at a high risk of mortality. Vitamin D For Heart Health? Study Says Supplements Can Cut Cardiovascular Risk In Elderly
Researchers have found vitamin D supplementation could help prevent major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks in people above the age of 60.