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Woman Had Intense Headaches For Over 10 Years, This Is What A Neurologist Found
A neurologist shares his notes on a patient who presented with migraine symptoms a decade since symptoms first appeared, highlighting why seeing a specialist sooner can save lives.
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"Silent Killer": Doctor Shares Why High Blood Pressure Shows No Early Symptoms
People already diagnosed with hypertension should take medications regularly and avoid stopping treatment without medical supervision.
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Gout Drugs May Cut Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke, Study Finds
A study of over 100,000 gout patients has found that urate-lowering drugs, particularly allopurinol, are linked to a significant reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at the correct dose.
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Blood Pressure: How Low Is Too Low? Study Reveals Target Range For A Healthy Heart
The study found that aiming for a blood pressure below 120 mm Hg was the most effective way to prevent major health disasters like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
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New To The Treadmill? Here's How Many Minutes You Need To Walk For Weight Loss
Start treadmill workouts with 20 to 30 minutes, four to five times weekly, focusing on intensity over duration for effective weight loss.
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Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
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Statins And Kidney Disease: Studies Explain The Complex Relationship
While statins are widely known to protect the heart and prevent strokes, this specific study suggests that taking them over a long period might be linked to a higher risk of developing kidney problems.
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People With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Have 71% Higher Risk Of Heart Attacks, Stroke And Death: Study
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or death from any cause (all-cause mortality) compared with those not living with OSA.
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Sub-Optimal Diets Responsible For 4 Million Ischaemic Heart Disease Deaths Globally In 2023: Study
Suboptimal diets caused over four million ischaemic heart disease deaths worldwide in 2023, driven by low intake of whole grains and high sodium.
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Small Daily Changes May Cut Heart Attack And Stroke Risk, Study Finds
A University of Sydney study has found that small daily improvements to sleep, physical activity and vegetable intake are linked to a meaningful reduction in the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure over eight years.
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Should You Get Tested For High Cholesterol In Your 20s And 30s? New Global Guidelines Say Yes
New American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines recommend earlier and more personalised cholesterol testing, starting in childhood and continuing through adulthood.
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Just 11 Extra Minutes Of Sleep A Night Can Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds
A major study of over 53,000 adults has found that sleeping just 11 minutes more, walking an extra few minutes, and eating slightly more vegetables each day can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 10 per cent, with larger lifestyle changes cutting the risk by up to 57 per cent.
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57-Year-Old Maharashtra Woman Nearly Loses Leg To Acute Limb Ischemia: Sudden Severe Pain Can Be A Vascular Emergency
Dr. Bhavin L. Ram, Senior Vascular Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals, explains how a sudden severe leg pain could mimic heart attack symptoms and turn into an emergency through a recent case study.
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New Oral Pill Enlicitide Cuts 'Bad' Cholesterol By 60% In Landmark Trial
The new oral pill enlicitide cuts bad cholesterol risk by 60% in a new landmark trial. Here are the mechanisms behind it and why the oral pill could revolutionise cholesterol management.
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Women's Day 2026: Why Migraines And Stroke Risk Are Higher In Women
Migraines affect women far more than men and may signal higher stroke risk in some cases. Experts explain how hormonal changes, lifestyle factors and migraine with aura can increase risks, and what women can do to protect their brain health.
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Woman Had Intense Headaches For Over 10 Years, This Is What A Neurologist Found
A neurologist shares his notes on a patient who presented with migraine symptoms a decade since symptoms first appeared, highlighting why seeing a specialist sooner can save lives.
-
"Silent Killer": Doctor Shares Why High Blood Pressure Shows No Early Symptoms
People already diagnosed with hypertension should take medications regularly and avoid stopping treatment without medical supervision.
-
Gout Drugs May Cut Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke, Study Finds
A study of over 100,000 gout patients has found that urate-lowering drugs, particularly allopurinol, are linked to a significant reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at the correct dose.
-
Blood Pressure: How Low Is Too Low? Study Reveals Target Range For A Healthy Heart
The study found that aiming for a blood pressure below 120 mm Hg was the most effective way to prevent major health disasters like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
-
New To The Treadmill? Here's How Many Minutes You Need To Walk For Weight Loss
Start treadmill workouts with 20 to 30 minutes, four to five times weekly, focusing on intensity over duration for effective weight loss.
-
Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
-
Statins And Kidney Disease: Studies Explain The Complex Relationship
While statins are widely known to protect the heart and prevent strokes, this specific study suggests that taking them over a long period might be linked to a higher risk of developing kidney problems.
-
People With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Have 71% Higher Risk Of Heart Attacks, Stroke And Death: Study
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or death from any cause (all-cause mortality) compared with those not living with OSA.
-
Sub-Optimal Diets Responsible For 4 Million Ischaemic Heart Disease Deaths Globally In 2023: Study
Suboptimal diets caused over four million ischaemic heart disease deaths worldwide in 2023, driven by low intake of whole grains and high sodium.
-
Small Daily Changes May Cut Heart Attack And Stroke Risk, Study Finds
A University of Sydney study has found that small daily improvements to sleep, physical activity and vegetable intake are linked to a meaningful reduction in the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure over eight years.
-
Should You Get Tested For High Cholesterol In Your 20s And 30s? New Global Guidelines Say Yes
New American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines recommend earlier and more personalised cholesterol testing, starting in childhood and continuing through adulthood.
-
Just 11 Extra Minutes Of Sleep A Night Can Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds
A major study of over 53,000 adults has found that sleeping just 11 minutes more, walking an extra few minutes, and eating slightly more vegetables each day can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 10 per cent, with larger lifestyle changes cutting the risk by up to 57 per cent.
-
57-Year-Old Maharashtra Woman Nearly Loses Leg To Acute Limb Ischemia: Sudden Severe Pain Can Be A Vascular Emergency
Dr. Bhavin L. Ram, Senior Vascular Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals, explains how a sudden severe leg pain could mimic heart attack symptoms and turn into an emergency through a recent case study.
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New Oral Pill Enlicitide Cuts 'Bad' Cholesterol By 60% In Landmark Trial
The new oral pill enlicitide cuts bad cholesterol risk by 60% in a new landmark trial. Here are the mechanisms behind it and why the oral pill could revolutionise cholesterol management.
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Women's Day 2026: Why Migraines And Stroke Risk Are Higher In Women
Migraines affect women far more than men and may signal higher stroke risk in some cases. Experts explain how hormonal changes, lifestyle factors and migraine with aura can increase risks, and what women can do to protect their brain health.
