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Prolong antibiotic consumption linked to greater risk of cardiovascular di
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Apr 25 (ANI): A recent study claims that women aged 60 or more, who take antibiotics for two or more months stay at higher risk of heart attack or stroke.
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Researchers uncover how bad cholesterol enters the walls of artery
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 25 (ANI): Researchers have unveiled how bad cholesterol enters the artery which leads to narrowing of the blood formation due to the formation of plaque. The narrow blood vessels cause heart attack and strokes, according to a study.
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Diabetes epidemic in Asia increases risk of premature death among women &
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Apr 23 (ANI): Diabetes epidemic is underway in Asia, which has increased the risk of premature death especially among women and middle-aged people, a study revealed.
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John Singleton bombarded with messages after heart stroke
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D, C [U.S.A], Apr 21 (ANI): Oscar-nominated director John Singleton, best known for directorial debut movie "Boyz n the Hood" is in the hospital after he suffered a stroke recently.
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Neurofeedback leads to strengthening nervous system:Study
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Apr 15 (ANI): A new study claims that brain training with neurofeedback leads to the strengthening of brain areas. The researchers also suggest that the therapy can help a person to develop therapeutic approaches against stroke and Parkinson's.
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This gene could reduce brain swelling after stroke
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 15 (ANI): Researchers have found that a dose of the TRIM9 gene could facilitate the brain-healing after a stroke. Also, the gene could reduce the damage caused in concussion and encephalitis as well.
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State-mandated guidelines reduce heat illnesses among high school football
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 11 (ANI): Rates of heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps and heat strokes, were reduced by half in places that follow state-mandated guidelines to reduce exertional heat illness among high school football players, according to a study.
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Victims of heart attack and stroke returning to work are 25% less producti
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 7 (ANI): On the occasion of World Health Day, new research states that the full financial cost of a heart attack or stroke is twice as much as the medical costs when lost work time for patients and caregivers is included.
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Training interventional radiologists expands access to life-saving stroke
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): Scientists have found out an innovative way to improve the timely access to stroke care. According to a study, training interventional radiologists to perform endovascular thrombectomies result in positive outcomes for patients experiencing a stroke.
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Stroke risk drops in older adults medicare enrolees
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 21 (ANI): A new study has found that stroke risk drops in older adults who have enrolled themselves in medicare.
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Iconic '90210' actor Luke Perry dies at 52
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 5 (ANI): Iconic actor Luke Perry, known for 'Beverly Hills 90210' and 'Riverdale' passed away on Monday after he suffered a major stroke last week. The actor was 52.
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Prolonged sitting may increase cardiovascular risk in older women: Study
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 23 (ANI): According to a recent study, older women, who spend most of their time sitting or laying down are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
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