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Birth control increases stroke risk – here’s what women need to know
Surprisingly, in younger adults – particularly women – cryptogenic strokes make up approximately 40 per cent of all strokes
DT HEALTH | Monitoring blood clotting disorders to prevent strokes
13 Dec 2024 8:12 AM ISTSometimes, there is only a temporary disruption of blood flow, a condition known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which may be a forerunner of a...
Australian research links stroke with long-term cognitive decline
4 Oct 2024 1:12 PM ISTStroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced, damaging brain cells. According to the World Health Organization, 15 million people...
High blood pressure may increase risk of strokes, finds study
26 July 2024 9:45 AM ISTThe study looked at the average systolic blood pressure years before the first stroke in over 40,000 adults aged 18 and older who had no history of...
High blood pressure may increase risk of strokes, finds study
24 July 2024 7:45 PM ISTThe study looked at the average systolic blood pressure years before the first stroke in over 40,000 adults aged 18 and older who had no history of...
DT Health: High blood pressure linked to vision loss
28 Jun 2024 8:31 AM ISTUnder persistent pressure, weakened blood vessels can leak or burst, causing retinal haemorrhages. Additionally, fluid can accumulate in the retina,...
Being lonely for long may raise stroke risk in elderly
25 Jun 2024 1:13 PM ISTThe World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2023 declared loneliness as a pressing global health threat with a mortality effect equivalent to smoking 15...
1 in 3 people die of heart disease due to buildup of fats, cholesterol
16 May 2024 7:30 PM ISTThe researchers said that the risk of atherosclerosis is currently measured by blood pressure, cholesterol levels, age, and lifestyle.