Diet and Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Atrial Fibrillation Risk, Study Shows

Frequently drinking sugary or diet drinks ... a link between these sweetened beverages and atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), an irregular heart rhythm that can increase a person’s risk of stroke ... Read More

Sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat – scientists

Drinks containing added sugar or artificial sweeteners may be associated with an increased risk of developing a heart condition that raises the risk of stroke, research suggests. An analysis of ... Read More

5 women’s health tips to prevent and detect strokes, according to cardiologists

One in five women between the ages of 55 and 75 will experience a stroke in their lifetime. Parag Shah, MD, a cardiologist in Jacksonville, Florida, shares tips for women to reduce their risk. Read More

Stroke News

Feb. 14, 2024 — Women who have both migraines and ... Exposure to Even Moderate Levels of Radon Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke Jan. 31, 2024 — Radon is the second leading cause of lung ... Read More

Smoking cannabis linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke

(The Hill) — Smoking cannabis is associated with an increased ... of a stroke when compared to nonusers of cannabis. Less frequent use of cannabis also was linked to an increased risk of ... Read More

Commonly used flame retardant linked to cancer risk

It was unclear from the study if certain types of cancer carried a greater risk than others. Greater exposure to the chemical was not linked with higher increases in death from any cause or ... Read More

Five foods that affect men and women differently

Researchers from Harvard University found that sugary drinks ... diet high in refined carbs, such as white bread, rice and pasta, may increase the risk of low mood depression in postmenopausal ... Read More

Sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat – scientists

Drinks containing added sugar or artificial sweeteners may be associated with an increased risk of developing a heart condition that raises the risk of stroke, research suggests. An analysis of data ... Read More

Smoking marijuana linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Smoking cannabis is associated with an increased ... of a stroke when compared to nonusers of cannabis. Less frequent use of cannabis also was linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events ... Read More