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• ACE Inhibitors Linked to Risk of Fatal Strokes for Patients with High Blood Pressure

  December 8, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links the use of ACE inhibitors with a higher risk of death from stroke than similar hypertension medications.

• Wegovy Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risks by 20%, Study Finds

  November 15, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Novo Nordisk study claims its Wegovy weight loss drug can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular death by 20%.

• Older Patients Face Higher Risk of Death if They Spend the Night in ER, Study Warns

  November 10, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  Older patients who spend the night in the Emergency Room instead of a hospital ward face an increased risk of death and adverse events, a new study warns.

• Sleep Apnea Patients Need At Least 4 Hours of CPAP Use Per Day to Reap Benefits: Study

  October 10, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate using a CPAP for more than four hours a day can lead to decreased heart risks in some sleep apnea patients.

• Emulsifier Food Additives May Increase Heart Disease Risks: Study

  September 27, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new study warns that emulsifiers used in ultraprocessed foods may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart disease.

• Exposure to Certain Pesticides Increases Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds

  September 19, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links a class of banned pesticides which still persist in the environment to an increased risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.

• Fertility Treatment May Increase Stroke Risk Throughout First Year After Childbirth: Study

  September 6, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that fertility treatments may increase the risk of stroke for the new mother.

• Wegovy Heart Benefits Touted Amid Growing Concern About Gastrointestinal Risks

  August 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of Wegovy claim the weight loss drug can decrease the risk of serious heart problems, such as stroke and heart attacks.

• Diagnostic Errors Linked to Nearly 800,000 U.S. Deaths or Permanent Disabilities Each Year: Study

  July 25, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study warns that medical diagnostic errors are a leading cause of severe disability and death in the U.S., linked to more than 800,000 cases of death and disability every year.

• FDA Warns of Delayed Onset Dermal Fillers Inflammation Risks

  July 10, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning of dermal filler inflammation risks which could lead to stroke, vision loss and other complications.