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Handshakes Trump Blood Pressure Levels at Predicting Heart Disease Risk

By Peter R - May 14, 2015 11:11 AM EDT

A study done by researchers at McMaster University found a 17 percent higher riks with every decrease in 5 kg force of grip.

Red Bull Can Spike Illnesses, Not Energy

By R. Siva Kumar - May 09, 2015 07:16 PM EDT

Red Bull energy drinks are popular, but do not have the miraculous ingredients that people think they do.

How Air Pollution Causes Stroke and Shrinks Brain, Revealed

By Peter R - Apr 25, 2015 05:13 PM EDT

Particulate matter 2.5 are associated with an increased risk of stroke causing deep brain infarcts.

Folic Acid Intake Linked to Lowered Stroke Risk in Hypertensive People

By Peter R - Mar 19, 2015 03:46 PM EDT

The study contradicts those done in the past which claimed no benefits.

Sleep Can Kill: Long Snoozes Linked to Strokes in Seniors

By Peter R - Feb 26, 2015 03:22 PM EST

The study showed an 46 percent increased risk of having a stroke.

Tobacco Terminates At Least 60,000 More American Lives Than Previously Thought

By Peter R - Feb 12, 2015 01:28 PM EST

New research suggests that diseases not previously attributed to smoking were found to have caused the deaths.

Dangerous Aspirin Use Rampant Among Heart Patients

By Peter R - Jan 13, 2015 07:47 AM EST

A new study has shown that many users of aspirin may run the risk of developing clotting problems.

Eating Whole Grain Can Cut Mortality Risk by up to 20 Percent

By Peter R - Jan 06, 2015 05:12 PM EST

A new study has shown that the risk of dying mainly to cardiovascular disease can be reduced by just consuming 28 grams of whole grains.

Premature or Delayed Onset of Period Increases Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke Later in Life

By Peter R - Dec 16, 2014 09:11 AM EST

University of Oxford researchers showed through a study comprising 1.3 million women that age 13 was the safest time to have periods.

Memory Lapses in Educated People could Indicate Impending Stroke

By Peter R - Dec 12, 2014 09:06 AM EST

A new study has shown that people with university or advanced education with memory lapses are at a 39 percent higher risk of stroke compared to those without lapses.

Aspirin Regimen Harms Young Women under 65

By Peter R - Dec 05, 2014 05:53 PM EST

A new study has shown taking aspirin regularly could do more harm than, particularly for women aged under 65.

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