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Just Minutes More Sleep and Movement Each Day Can Significantly Lower Heart Risk

A new study shows that small improvements to sleep, physical activity, and diet can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

Stopping GLP-1 Drugs May Raise Heart Risks

A new study finds even brief breaks from GLP-1 medications can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death—highlighting the importance of staying on treatment.

Recreational Drugs Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Major Study Finds

A new study involving more than 100 million people found recreational drugs like marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines significantly raise the risk of stroke – even in younger users.

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women

In a new study, women who followed the Mediterranean diet most closely had a much lower risk of all types of stroke, including those caused by bleeding in the brain.

Night Owls Face Higher Risk for Heart Problems

A new study finds people who are naturally ‘evening types’ have worse overall heart health and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.

Uterine Fibroids May Signal Heart Trouble, Major Study Finds

In a new study, women with uterine fibroids had an 81% higher risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event within 10 years.

COVID, Flu and Other Viral Infections Can Dramatically Raise Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, New Study Finds

New research shows common viruses increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, especially in the weeks following initial infection.

Limiting Sugar in the First 1,000 Days of Life May Guard Against Heart Disease

A new study suggests restricting sugar intake from conception to around 2 years of age may lower the risk of serious heart disease in adulthood.

Cavities + Gum Disease = Brain Risk?

New research links cavities and gum disease to an increased risk of stroke and possible white matter abnormalities in the brain.

Could Ditching Daylight Saving Time Improve America’s Health?

Researchers compare three hotly debated time policies and find a surprising winner when it comes to improving health outcomes for millions of people.

Untreated High Cholesterol Causing Needless Heart Attacks and Stroke

In a new study, researchers estimate nearly 100,000 non-fatal heart attacks and up to 65,000 strokes could be avoided if people eligible for statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs were taking them.

Marijuana Use May Double the Risk of Dying From Heart Disease, New Study Finds

A major analysis of data from 24 studies involving more than 200 million people finds those who used marijuana had significantly higher odds of acute coronary syndrome, stroke and death from heart disease.